20 Most Recent 2003 Honda Element - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Assuming something works can sometimes steer us in the wrong direction, but if the fans are working, this is either a high pressure issue or a bad coil on the compressor. Do you have a test light or volt meter? If so, we can test the compressor coil and narrow it down.

The code po420 is the cat efficencey which means the cat is bad but it could be a bad sensor, you will need to have the o2 sensors checked to see but lots of techs say a good tech should know if an o2 is bad but i will tell you i have had some that test good and end up being bad. they tested good at the time i checked them, a good rule that i follow any car with over 80,000 miles on it with a bad converter gets new o2 sensors, this is to help customer and us from comebacks, a weak or slow o2 will destroy the new converter, it may test good at the time of the new converter but then a few months down the road it gets lazy and after a while some ones not going to be happy having to buy another converter after just doing one a few months ago or even a year ago, seen it ,done it, many times,if i were you i would replace the o2 sensors and reset the light and go from there , if light stays out good if not replace the converter, all you are doing is doing it in two steps and you may get lucky and not have to replace the converter good luck.

The dealer should not simply reset the check engine light without informing you as to the reason it is coming on. The hadheld diagnostic tool should be plugged in to your cars unit and the code deciphered - it could be a simple matter such as the gas pressure valve system in the fuel tank or something more sinister or expensive if you leave it - I am astonished that they simply reset it - go to another dealer and ask them or your local garage as the diagnostic tool is not dealer specific - anyone can buy them.

Throw out bearing

You need to get the front end greased on all the joints. Ball joints, Tie rods, and axles. Dirt gets in there and causes it to sound funny. You can also spray a little WD 40 on your shock as well.

This sensor is "downstream" of the catalytic converter. On some Honda installations, this means the sensor is placed halfway down the side of the catalytic converter.

This almost always takes a special wrench. Do you have the proper one? If you have a replacement sensor (hopefully the correct one) a muffler shop like Midas can install them for you pretty cheaply compared to a dealer.

You need to contact Honda dealer w/your VIN# to get code. Dealer is the only source (theft deterrent issue) TIP: When you get the code, write it down in your glovebox w/a Sharpie.

Hi, the cause of this problem is the link/spring in the solenoid that engages the starter gear has broken. Remove the starter and inspect the mechanism. You can also test it by reconnecting the wires with the starter off the engine. See if the gear moves up into position when the key is turned to start. If not, replace the starter. Please let me know if you have more questions, and thanks for using FixYa.

This is the multifunction control module. Whne you look at the fuse box, you are really looking at a computer ie... the multifunction cotrol module. Everything goes thru this, except the ECM.

Investigation is the only way to find out what is happening, suspect items are pick up screen, discharge nozzels and pump. a quick test is to pull the hoses from the squirt nozzles, and see if fluid will pump. Frozen fluid will not pump.

did the fan work at all after recall if so then not related owners manual will have a list of fuses and locations check blower fuse if ok have to check blower motor if it has power when switch is on then replace motor

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The glass if off its track. You will need someone to remove the door panel and reconnect it and test.

There could be a lot of severe damage to the electrical system including blown computer modules. I would refer the problem to a professional shop in your area.

check you fluid level and also filter.

Sounds like ur window regulator is having difficulty to go up!

Check the window regulator, by opening ur door interior finisher, look at how the windows moves, and NOTiCE the cables that runs across the regulator. check also the sides of the window, where the glass were guided by rubber moulding, see to it that the glass window passes in the middle of the moulding!


That might wind ur probs down!

I would check all the tires first and make sure they are tight. Check the lugnuts and make sure none are loose. Safety first. If thats okay then I would suspect a fuel pump.