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Honda Element YH2 Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Honda Element YH2 (2003–2006): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
- How to Check for DTCs with the SCS Mode (retrieving the flash codes)
- OBD Status
- How to Update the PCM
- How to Substitute the PCM
- Electronic Control
- Hydraulic Control
- Shift Control Mechanism
- Lock-up Mechanism
- Gear Selection
- Transfer Mechanism (4WD)
- Clutches and Gears
- 1st Clutch
- 2nd Clutch
- 3rd Clutch
- 4th Clutch
- Transmission Cutaway View
- P Position
- N Position
- 1st Gear
- 2nd Gear
- 3rd Gear
- 4th Gear
- R Position
- Functional Diagram
- Shift Control
- Grade Logic Control: Ascending Control
- Grade Logic Control: Descending Control
- Clutch Pressure Control
- Lock-up Control
- Hydraulic Controls
- Main Valve Body
- Regulator Valve Body
- Regulator Valve
- Servo Body
- Accumulator
- Distribution of Hydraulic Pressure
- D Position: 1st gear shifting from the N position
- D Position: Driving in 1st gear
- D Position: Shifting between 1st gear and 2nd gear
- D Position: Driving in 2nd gear
- D Position: Shifting between 2nd gear and 3rd gear
- D Position: Driving in 3rd gear
- D Position: Shifting between 3rd gear and 4th gear
- D Position: Driving in 4th gear
- 2 Position
- 1 Position
- R Position: Shifting to the R position from the P or N position
- R Position: Driving in reverse gear
- Reverse Inhibitor Control
- Lock-up System
- No Lock-up
- Partial Lock-up
- Full Lock-up
- ATF Level Check
- ATF Cooler Cleaning
- Exploded View - 2003-2004 Models
- Exploded View - 2005-2006 Models
- Valve Body Repair
- How to Check for DTCs with the Honda Diagnostic System
- Symptom Troubleshooting Versus DTC Troubleshooting
- How to Troubleshoot Circuits at the PCM
- DTC Clear Procedure
- PCM Updating and Substitution for Testing
- How to End a Troubleshooting Session
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- DTC Troubleshooting
- Pressure Test
- Indicator Input Test
- Key Interlock System Circuit Troubleshooting
- Key Interlock Solenoid Test
- Secondary Shaft 1st Gear Axial Clearance Inspection
- Clutch Clearance Inspection
- Backlash Inspection
- Carrier Bearing Preload Inspection
- ATF Replacement
- Transmission Removal
- Transmission Installation
- Idler Gear Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Selector Control Shaft Oil Seal Replacement
- Selector Control Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Bearing Removal
- Bearing Installation
- Shift Solenoid Valve Installation
- Mainshaft Bearing and Oil Seal Replacement
- Countershaft Bearing Replacement
- Secondary Shaft Bearing Replacement
- Countershaft Reverse Selector Hub Installation
- Secondary Shaft Ball Bearing, Idler Gear Removal and Installation
- Removal
- Installation
- Idler Gear/Idler Gear Shaft Replacement
- End Cover Installation
- Carrier Bearing Replacement
- Oil Seal Replacement
- Carrier Bearing Outer Race Replacement
- Transfer Holder Roller Bearing Replacement
- Transfer Holder Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race Removal/Installation
- Transfer Drive Gear Bearing Replacement
- Transfer Output Shaft Bearing Removal/Installation
- Transfer Housing Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race Replacement
- Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
- Front Door Outer Handle Replacement
- Front Door Latch Replacement
- Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement
- Front Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip Replacement
- Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement
- Front Door Inner Corner Trim Replacement
- Front Door Lower Hook and Lower Catch Replacement
- Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation
- Rear Door Handle Replacement
- Rear Door Upper Latch Replacement
- Rear Door Lower Latch Replacement
- Rear Door Latch Synchronizer Replacement
- Rear Door Glass Replacement
- Rear Door Weatherstrip Replacement
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions - General Information
- How to Retrieve a DTC
- Resetting the self-diagnostic Function
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- DTC Troubleshooting
- DTC 9: A Problem in the Air Mix Control Linkage, Door, or Motor
- DTC 11: A Problem in the Mode Control Linkage, Doors, or Motor
- A/C Condenser Fan Circuit Troubleshooting
- Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Common Circuit Troubleshooting
- A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting
- A/C Pressure Switch Circuit Troubleshooting
- Performance Test
- Pressure Test
- Transmission Removal
- Transmission Installation
- Mainshaft Bearing and Oil Seal Replacement
- Countershaft Bearing Replacement
- Carrier Bearing Replacement
- Oil Seal Replacement
- Transfer Assembly Installation
- Transfer Holder Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race Removal/Installation
- Transfer Drive Gear Bearing Replacement
- Transfer Output Shaft Bearing Removal/Installation
- Transfer Housing Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race Replacement
- General Precautions
- Airbag Handling and Storage
- Spring-loaded Lock Connector
- Disconnecting
- Connecting
- Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock Connectors
- Seats with Side Airbags
- Disconnecting System Connectors
- Precautions
- HDS "SCS" Menu Method (retrieving the flash codes)
- Reading the main code
- Reading the sub code
- Initializing the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit with HDS
- Initializing the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit with Manual Mode
- Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Seat Belt and Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
- OPDS
- Seat Belt Tensioners and Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Airbag(s)
- Special Toots Required
- Airbag Disposal
- Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
- Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
- Disposal of Damaged Components
- Deployment Tool Check
- DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
- Patterns of DTC Indications
- Erasing the DTC Memory with Manual Mode
- Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- Self-diagnosis System
- DTC Troubleshooting
- DTC 1-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 1-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 1-4: Short to Power in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 1-5: Short to Ground in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-4: Short to Power in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 3-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 3-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 3-4: Short to Power in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 3-5: Short to Ground in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 21-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 21-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 21-4: Short to Power in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 4-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 4-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 4-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 22-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 22-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 22-4: Short to Power in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 22-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 5-1, 5-2, 5-4, 5-8, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-8, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 8-5, 8-6: Internal Failure of the SRS Unit
- DTC 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6, 10-7: Airbags, Side Airbags, and/or Seat Belt and Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners Deployed
- DTC 13-1,13-2: Internal Failure of the Driver's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 14-1, 14-2: Internal Failure of the Front Passenger's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 9-6: Faulty Left Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 9-7: Faulty Right Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 11-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 11-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 11-4: Short to Power in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 11-5: Short to Ground in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-4: Short to Power in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 13-3: No Signal from the Driver's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 14-3: No Signal from the Front Passenger's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 15-1: Faulty OPDS Unit or OPDS Unit is not Initialized
- DTC 15-3: Faulty OPDS Sensor
- Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment