Faulty ELD may cause head lights to dim and CEL: Honda Element Electrical System

Problem overview

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.

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Honda Element vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

Average mileage: 137,200 miles

(94,000 - 185,000)

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Faulty ELD may cause head lights to dim and CEL on Honda Element

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