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#184 of 185 2003 Element shifts rough and pulls P0122 code by elementrybahr Sep 02, 2009 (11:06 am)
My sons leased element was shifting very roughly n 1st gear so we brought it to AutoZone to read the error code. The code P0122 translates into Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Here is the catch, Honda will not sell you just the TPS. They insist that you buy the entire throttle body assembly for over $700. Not wanting to spend all that money I searched the Internet for a TPS and found a place that sells them (TPS) from anywhere from $112 to $145. I bought one, followed the detailed instructions and it works perfect now. You have to remove the throttle body to get at the TPS and remove the 'special' screws that secure the TPS to the throttle body. The instructions say to use a dremmel to cut a straight slot into the special screws so that you can use a flat blade common screwdriver. I did it old school and used a new hacksaw blade to cut the slot and it worked great. You will also need an accurate digital voltmeter to set the TPS at .45 volts. I had one I picked up at Lowes a few years ago and that was sufficient.   Bottom line: Dont be pressured into buying a complete throttle body assembly for a $100 part. If you want to buy the TPS from the same place I did, check out www.iapdirect.com. These are brand new, guaranteed TPS'.
#185 of 185 New shocks/struts ??? by greenbelt Nov 06, 2009 (6:04 am)
When does the Element need new shocks/struts? Mine has 67K and seem to be getting bumpy. I had the bushing replaced about 10K ago.

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