Well, my element is finally running like new once again!!!! In my original post I mentioned the 98th thing I tried was replacing the Vtec solenoid. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to use this vehicle as my main drive if I can get this fixed and at this point I'm determined to solve this and so is my tech. Does this make sense? Should I try the Map or TPS sensor? Just an FYI this was my daughters car when this whole process started & my independent tech is so upset that he hasn't figured this out he hasn't charged me any labor costs after putting in the first part which was the Idle Air control valve. Another tech I talked to seems to think its a gasket sealing issue possibly because it's stalling only when it's cold and when the car heats up the gasket would expand for a better seal from the added engine heat. I know in my title I said I've tried everything but the 3 things I haven't tried is the Map Sensor & TPS sensor & my independent tech said about halfway throughout this process it might be a bad computer but now he's thinking it's not the computer. New Alternator & battery and still stallingħ) Valves were a little out of spec so made all Valve adjustments to get them in specĨ) Replaced the VTech Solenoid after my independent tech spoke to a local Honda Tech My local independent tech said he highly doubts it the Throttle body so I got a Throttle body from the junk Yard for $36Ĥ) Replaced Throttle Body with used one from Junk Yardĥ) During this the alternator went and it was time to replace the battery too & I read on one of the Honda Tech forums that replacing the battery fixed stalling issues. They said all the computer readings were in spec and based on calling Honda Tech support they said based on what I did so far they recommended replacing the Throttle body (Parts & Labor total was $785) and noted on work it said this may or may not fix the issue. The Following is what I did to try and fix the stalling issue:ġ) Cleaned the Throttle body and Idle Air control Valve.ģ) Took it to Honda Dealer - When I took it to the dealer the engine light was not on. The 3 Initial engine light codes said it was the Throttle Position Sensor Switch, Idle air control circuit, and Map Sensor. When I try to accelerate and floor the gas pedal the engine will not respond at all. What happens on a cold start within 3 to five minutes is the RPM's start revving between 1,000 and 2,000 and then stalls. Get it out on the highway or it seems after it warms up and no RPM pulsing issues and no stalling what so ever. It only happens on cold starts in the morning or after the car sat for more than an hour and within the first 2 to 5 miles. A special pet-friendly package is available, which includes a soft rear kennel and pet bed, rear seat covers, an electric fan, bag dispenser and a spill-proof water bowl.I have a 2006 Honda Element with 210,000 miles and suddenly after owning the vehicle for 5 years putting 125,000 miles on it I'm having stalling issues. Upgrading to the EX trim adds water-resistant upholstery to the rear seats and an upgraded stereo with satellite radio and an auxiliary input jack. The Element comes standard with water-resistant front-seat fabric and a four-speaker CD stereo. Still, some reviewers said that the seats, especially the two in back, weren’t especially comfortable. With the rear seats removed, the Element can carry up to 74.6 cubic feet of cargo, which is among the highest in the class. Inside, critics said the Element lacked the high-quality, soft touch materials found in other 2011 compact SUVs, but generally gave it a pass since utility, not luxury, is the Element’s primary objective. All-wheel drive models average slightly less. Models with front-wheel drive net 20/25 mpg city/highway, which is mediocre for the class. The Element is powered by a 166-horsepower four-cylinder engine, which most reviewers said feels plenty powerful for daily driving. The Element also has a stronsafety score. Unlike most SUVs, the Element can only seat four people, and its rear doors are rear-hinged suicide doors, meaning they can’t be opened without opening the front doors first, but this configuration creates a wider opening than conventional doors do. It has a rubber floor that can be easily cleaned, and its back seats can be folded down or removed altogether to maximize cargo space. When it was new, reviewers praised the Element for offering unsurpassed cargo carrying flexibility and lots of utility.
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