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DTC P1297: ELD Circuit Low Voltage Honda Element I

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Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Scheme 158

Scheme 158: DTC P1297: ELD Circuit Low Voltage
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is 72 A or more indicated? YES- Go to step 3 . NO- Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  6. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Is 72 A or more indicated? YES- Go to step 7 . NO- Go to step 11 .
  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  9. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).
  10. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E15 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES- Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E15) and the ELD, then go to step 13 . NO- Go to step 20 .
  11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  12. Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX»(ref-220623-S27883028992006022100000) ).
  13. Reconnect all connectors.
  14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  15. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  16. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-220572-S08440202922006022000000) ).
  17. Start the engine.
  18. Turn on the headlights.
  19. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? YES- If DTC P1297 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting . NO- Troubleshooting is complete.
  20. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see «ECM/PCM UPDATING AND SUBSTITUTION FOR TESTING»(ref-220569-S23624043112006022000000) ).
  21. Start the engine.
  22. Turn on the headlights.
  23. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? YES- If DTC P1297 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. NO- If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM (see «MAP SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220570-S17955277902006022000000) ).