# \#element **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/element/273.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Honda Element Seat Upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-seat-upgrade/193256)
**Author:** [@EsperanzaTheElement](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EsperanzaTheElement)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-seat-upgrade/193256 "2023-10-06T22:49:05Z")
Looking for some help with a driver seat upgrade. I love my element and can’t drive it anymore due to a spine injury. The seats are SO bad for the back. My goal is to find a high quality ergonomic post market drivers sea… --- ## [Gas disappearing while parked - multiple consecutive locations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901)
**Author:** [@lmstumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmstumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-disappearing-while-parked-multiple-consecutive-locations/191901 "2023-07-26T20:59:07Z")
My bf drives a Honda Element. Last weekend we filled the tank before floating a river and the gas light came on while driving home (the trip was only 75mi away). We figured the tank got siphoned and chalked it up to bad … --- ## [Honda Element low idle 800rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-low-idle-800rpm/180519)
**Author:** [@1defman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1defman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-low-idle-800rpm/180519 "2021-11-08T23:04:31Z")
So I have a 2007 Honda Element that has 300,000mi. I have been chasing a low idle ghost for about a year. I have replaced so many parts you might go…wtf? The body is good and interior is good plus it’s a reliable vehicle… --- ## [How to I puchase a car in Ohio and drive it back to NY legally?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-i-puchase-a-car-in-ohio-and-drive-it-back-to-ny-legally/180089)
**Author:** [@sciguyhpm\_177758](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciguyhpm_177758)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-i-puchase-a-car-in-ohio-and-drive-it-back-to-ny-legally/180089 "2021-11-02T20:59:15Z")
I’m considering the purchase of a private party Honda Element located in Ohio which I would bring back to NY and wish to do it completely above board. I’m having trouble finding the appropriate process described using my… --- ## [Honda Element any good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-any-good/177286)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-any-good/177286 "2021-06-14T00:34:51Z")
Are these any good and were they discontinued? Do they still make them in 2021? What would be a better pick (NOT TOO HIGH-END) out of some of these listed makes as follows: Subaru-maybe Outback or Forrester; Honda CRV… --- ## [Adjusting k series motor valves?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-k-series-motor-valves/116808)
**Author:** [@bustychested\_element](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bustychested_element)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-k-series-motor-valves/116808 "2021-05-28T03:31:13Z")
O.k., so here is the deal. I have an 06 Honda element with the k24 2.4 engine. The Honda manual calls for a valve adjustment around 110,000 miles. I am at 110,785, so I took it upon myself to adjust them myself. My ques… --- ## [The V8 Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-v8-honda-element/177028)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-v8-honda-element/177028 "2021-05-24T11:45:14Z")
I saw one with a window sticker that bore the legend, ‘I identify as a V8’. --- ## [2005 Honda Element throttle body problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-throttle-body-problem/175932)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-throttle-body-problem/175932 "2021-04-01T20:41:13Z")
I recently had a mechanic replace the throttle body on my '05 Honda Element. It was a cheap aftermarket part I got on Amazon, rather than pay $500 for a new Honda part. I had to replace it because it sprang a coolant lea… --- ## [Dash and lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994)
**Author:** [@Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis_D_Vazquez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994 "2020-03-14T12:09:54Z")
I have a 2009 Honda element and at random my center radio flicks on and of and my a/c knobs will flash and it’ll say that my door is open but its really not and theres a clicking noise that goes with all the light flashi… --- ## [Honda element key woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-key-woes/31549)
**Author:** [@nolanwinkler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nolanwinkler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-key-woes/31549 "2009-06-08T01:47:41Z")
I own a 2003 Honda Element with 74,000 miles on it. The key will not open the driver's side door any longer. I must open the passenger side door and crawl to open the driver's door from the inside. I have read this is a … --- ## [2005 Honda Element - transmission whine on cold days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-transmission-whine-on-cold-days/153767)
**Author:** [@Genelabarbera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Genelabarbera)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-transmission-whine-on-cold-days/153767 "2019-12-01T02:01:17Z")
Wine in transmission on cold days is that bad --- ## [2007 Honda Element - leaking Freon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-leaking-freon/143925)
**Author:** [@PaulGlowacki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulGlowacki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-leaking-freon/143925 "2019-07-08T19:23:57Z")
Leaking freon, warm air after recharging freon --- ## [Honda Element Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-dilemma/135277)
**Author:** [@singingchick888\_148700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singingchick888_148700)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-dilemma/135277 "2019-02-25T04:31:33Z")
Hi all! To make a long story short, I have a 2004 Honda Element that has a flooded engine and was told it would need to be replaced if I wanted to continue to drive it. My boyfriend and I loved this car, but we are movin… --- ## [2004 Honda Element - no heat near driver’s feet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-no-heat-near-driver-s-feet/134870)
**Author:** [@House19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/House19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-no-heat-near-driver-s-feet/134870 "2019-02-18T13:17:44Z")
No heat on drivers feet --- ## [P2646 Code on 2004 Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2646-code-on-2004-honda-element/131335)
**Author:** [@Misael\_Ramos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misael_Ramos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2646-code-on-2004-honda-element/131335 "2018-12-24T16:15:36Z")
Check engine came on and it read P2646 which is apparently as a result of engine sludge immobilizing a rocker arm actuator. Should I do a flush? With what? Solution was to replace the spool valve gasket ($5-15). I also … --- ## [Opinions, please: 2008 Honda Element, manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-please-2008-honda-element-manual-transmission/121752)
**Author:** [@PamKydes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamKydes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-please-2008-honda-element-manual-transmission/121752 "2018-07-27T11:59:03Z")
Opinions on Honda Element, 2008, manual transmission? --- ## [2005 Honda Element problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-problems/121735)
**Author:** [@davecoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davecoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-problems/121735 "2018-07-26T22:06:08Z")
Hello I have been thinking of purchasing a Element , but upon researching the vehicle it seems to have some significant problems: electrical problems and electrical fires? / starter? / vetec / vvti? / poor mileage etc. e… --- ## [Stuck lean and rich codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-lean-and-rich-codes/115980)
**Author:** [@syllinx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/syllinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-lean-and-rich-codes/115980 "2018-04-24T01:39:55Z")
Has anybody had this issue? We have had it for a month and we did a tuneup and it still has the codes for stuck lean and rich on bank 1 sensor 2. Replaced both 02 sensors for the heck of it, new plugs and coils. I don’t … --- ## [2007 Honda Element sputters and stalls after driving through water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-sputters-and-stalls-after-driving-through-water/96245)
**Author:** [@Lesliecallen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lesliecallen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-sputters-and-stalls-after-driving-through-water/96245 "2016-10-26T02:48:03Z")
My Element sputters and/or stalls after driving through standing water in the roadway as during a heavy rain. Not really deep water, just normal roadway puddles and gutter overflow. Does not happen in light rain, but ha… --- ## [2003 Honda element air bag controller module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-air-bag-controller-module/90571)
**Author:** [@kennethrossman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennethrossman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-air-bag-controller-module/90571 "2015-07-11T08:03:42Z")
I recently brought it in for the air bag recall. They replaced both front airbags. Now they say I need a controller module to the tune of $685. Does that mean the air bags wont deploy in a crash? Are the deployed o… --- ## [2004 Honda Element - Brake Transmission Shift Interlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-brake-transmission-shift-interlock/89892)
**Author:** [@acope307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acope307)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-element-brake-transmission-shift-interlock/89892 "2015-05-06T05:22:28Z")
Hello, I found today that when I depress and release the brake while my car is in park, there is a clicking sound coming from the gear shift. It only occurs in park and other works fine. I have done some research and … --- ## ['07 Honda Element Low Mileage Concerns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-element-low-mileage-concerns/85657)
**Author:** [@theshakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theshakes)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-element-low-mileage-concerns/85657 "2014-06-30T11:32:05Z")
I have the opportunity to purchase, through an elderly family member who can no longer drive, a 2007 Honda Element EX with only 2k miles on it. The original window sticker says the retail price was $23,110, and the KBB … --- ## [2003 Element Dies Inconsistently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-element-dies-inconsistently/84360)
**Author:** [@NandoSF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NandoSF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2014, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-element-dies-inconsistently/84360 "2014-04-05T00:27:58Z")
I have a 2003 Element in very good condition. I have religiously taken it to my local Honda Service and the car is maintained in accordance to the manufacturer's guidelines. My Element has 113,000 miles and has not had a… --- ## [New Honda CRV or Keep Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-honda-crv-or-keep-element/84259)
**Author:** [@NandoSF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NandoSF)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-honda-crv-or-keep-element/84259 "2014-03-24T19:38:18Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Element DX with 113,000 miles. I love this car and it hasn't given me any problems. Because it's 11 years old, I'm torn between keeping it or trading it in for a new CRV. My Element has been perfectly… --- ## [2007 Honda Element heating/cooling system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-heating-cooling-system/84115)
**Author:** [@huddlebunny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huddlebunny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-element-heating-cooling-system/84115 "2014-03-10T11:00:56Z")
2007.Blower motor not working. Replaced 2 fuses for blower motor and relay. Blower motor working. Horrible racket and steam coming from under car when I engaged car. I took the fuses back out. Air conditioner stuck on. I… --- ## [2003 Honda Element left rear thunking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-left-rear-thunking/84099)
**Author:** [@Goatwool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goatwool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-left-rear-thunking/84099 "2014-03-10T05:07:13Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Element with 124,000 miles and it runs like a gem. I purchased it at 99,000! It has slowly developed a dull thunking sound in the left rear (seems to be left rear). I hear this sound when traveling at… --- ## [Clutch Spring broke 82000 honda element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-spring-broke-82000-honda-element/83714)
**Author:** [@martlou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martlou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-spring-broke-82000-honda-element/83714 "2014-02-14T20:58:52Z")
It has been a GREAT car! No problems and then at 82000 with no warning, the clutch froze and wouldn'go into gear. I coasted into the dealer and learned, after analysis, that one spring had broken. The clutch still had 40… --- ## [Performance chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-chips/71931)
**Author:** [@Elemetary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elemetary)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-chips/71931 "2013-08-23T00:07:29Z")
I recently purchased a 2010 Honda Element. I've seen an add for a performance chip that is supposed to increase horsepower and gas mileage (which is mainly why I'm interested in this), while not voiding the car's warrant… --- ## [Honda Element revs on its own while idiling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-revs-on-its-own-while-idiling/76184)
**Author:** [@sewilker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sewilker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2013, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-revs-on-its-own-while-idiling/76184 "2013-08-22T23:18:25Z")
My 2008, standard transmission, Honda Element just turned over 100,000 miles recently. Over a year ago the engine started making a "hurrr hurrr hurrr hurrr hurrr" noise and shaking the whole car while I'm sitting at a li… --- ## [Replacement vehicle for the Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-vehicle-for-the-honda-element/80628)
**Author:** [@RonRaab-Long](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonRaab-Long)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-vehicle-for-the-honda-element/80628 "2013-08-01T10:58:26Z")
My son and my sister-in-law both drive Honda Elements. While they aren't to my taste, you have to admit that it was one of the most practical cars on the road - especially for pack rats and those that needed to carry a … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/element/273.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=element)