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2004 Honda Element
Door Lock May be Not Turn Due to Worn Tumblers
Worn door lock tumblers can cause the lock not to work. Removing the lock assembly and replacing the tumblers is needed to fix this problem.
Groaning Noise on Turns Due to Differential Fluid Breakdown
On 4 wheel drive models, a groaning noise from the rear differential heard while going through turns can be caused by differential fluid break down. Servicing the rear differential will generally correct this concern.
SRS Light Due to Faulty Wire Harness For Seat Belts
On some models a faulty wire harness for the seat belts can cause the SRS light to illuminate. Replacing the faulty wire harness should correct this issue.
Vibration When Braking Due to Rotor Problem
The front brake rotors can warp and cause a vibration when braking. The rotors will need to be machined or in cases where they are worn to thin, replaced to correct this issue.
The Vehicle May Move Faster Than Expected After Cold Start
There are complaints of the vehicle moving faster than expected when cold and in gear with our foot off the throttle. A software update from Honda which should correct this concern.
Maladjusted rear tailgate will cause rear hatch light to come on
Replace fuel gauge to fix incorrect empty reading and indicator light
Manual Transmission Cars may Misinterpret Air/Fuel Sensor Readings
Manual transmission vehicles can misinterpret Air Fuel (A/F) sensor readings and cause the Check Engine light (MIL) to illuminate. A software update from Honda will address this issue.
PCM may misinterpret low voltage condition and cause false CEL
Faulty ELD may cause head lights to dim and CEL
On certain models a faulty Electronic Load Detector can cause the head lights to dim and the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The Electronic Load Detector needs replacing to fix this problem.
PCM may misinterpret idle circuit data and cause high idle/CEL
On certain models the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) misinterprets idle circuit data and the vehicle can have a slightly higher idle when cold and cause the Check Engine light (MIL) to illuminate. A software update from Honda is required for this issue.
Check Engine Light Due to Faulty A/F Sensor
On certain models a faulty Air Fuel (A/F) sensor can cause the Check Engine light to illuminate. Replacing the Air Fuel (A/F) sensor will repair this problem.