Safety Warning
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2009 Honda Element SC, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 158 (Driver Position Memory System (DPMS))
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- Component Location Index
- System Description
- Circuit Diagram - Driver's Power Seat
- Circuit Diagram - Power Mirror
- DTC Troubleshooting
- DTC B1802: Power Seat Control Unit Failure
- DTC B1825: Slide Pulse Error (No Change in Pulse for 1 Second)
- DTC B1826: Front Height Pulse Error (No Change in Pulse for 1 Second)
- DTC B1827: Rear Height Pulse Error (No Change in Pulse for 1 Second)
- DTC B1828: Driver's Seat Recline Motor Pulse Error
- DTC B1829: A/T-P Signal and VSP Signal Mismatch
- DTC B1836: Power Seat Position Sensor Circuit Short
- DTC B1837: Memory Position Calling Timeout
- DTC B1843: UART Communication Error
- DTC B1844: Power Seat Slide Switch Circuit Malfunction
- DTC B1845: Power Seat Recline Switch Circuit Malfunction
- DTC B1846: Power Seat Front Up-Down Switch Circuit Malfunction
- DTC B1847: Power Seat Rear Up-Down Switch Circuit Malfunction
- DTC U1281: Power Seat Control Unit Lost Communication With MICU (MICU Frame)
- DTC U128D: Power Seat Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE Frame)
- System Input Test and Function Test
- Power Seat Control Unit Input Test/Replacement
- Power Mirror Control Unit Input Test/Replacement
- Door Multiplex Control Unit Input Test
- Driving Position Memory Switch Test/Replacement
- Power Seat Adjustment Switch Test/Replacement
- Driver's Power Seat Motor Test
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.