Useful Element Electrical System Wiring Information

eMass · Apr 24, 2003

pookSter · Apr 24, 2003

Good Stuff Emass!!
This will come in handy. Where did you find this?

jdef · Apr 24, 2003

Great, great info...

Thanks a million! (1.2 million adjusted for inflation)

pookSter · Jun 20, 2003

| LF WINDOW UP/DN|red/blk - red/yel |A |driver window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - blu/wht |A |driver kick panel |
| LR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/blk - brown |A |driver kick panel |
| RR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/org - blu/yel |A |driver kick panel |
| SUN RF OPN/CLOSE|grn/yel - grn/blk |A |relays above driver kick |

Is this really for the element??
Last time I checked my E, I didn't have electric rear windows, or sunroof option

eMass · Jun 21, 2003

It's for Hondas in general.

pookSter · Jun 22, 2003

just kidding Emass, I was waiting for this so I could put in a remote starter. In the intructions it was talking of tach wires and other wires I would not know where to look for. I think there only a couple missing I will have to find out, but this is a good start...Thanks Emass

mprystauk · May 21, 2004

light_speed · Aug 2, 2004

thanks for the wire-color info. by any chance do you know where to tap into a reverse indicator (on a manual transmission)? I'd rather not tap into the white back-up lamps (they are so far back there)

Rattlecage · Oct 15, 2004

I dont know how useful this is, why is negative and postive not listed on the speaker wires, etc?

ThurzNite · Oct 23, 2004

I'm having some issues with my alarm install. it's a 2004 E without any factory security.

#1: For parking lights, I can use + red/black at the driver kick panel. I can't find this wire. Which harness should I find it on

#2: For door trigger, I found the green harness. But since I don't have any factory security, this harness is just dangling. Should I still tap into the wires there?

#3: For the door trigger, I think DEI is wrong for the passenger side. I found a gray/black wire, not a green/black. Should I go for gray/black?

Thanx everybody!

Jae

LEGO MY E · Oct 23, 2004

[quote:b34d39eef4="Rattlecage"]I dont know how useful this is, why is negative and postive not listed on the speaker wires, etc?[/quote:b34d39eef4]

Probably to keep the average joe from messin' with the factory wiring. If applicable, I would HIGHLY recommend that you not hack into the factory wiring, else you might void the electrical warranty. If you are putting in an aftermarket stereo, any reputable stereo house will sell you an adapter for about 10 bucks that plugs into your factory plug at one end, and has (clearly marked) wires at the other end. Likewise, there are adapters for the speaker connection as well so you don't have to hack that end. Well worth the investment if someday you ever sell your "E" and want to return everything to original factory condition. This is ESPECIALLY important if you are LEASING your vehicle! :shock:

LEGO

ThurzNite · Oct 24, 2004

Alarm installed. PM me if you need help.
Jae

metronyelement · Aug 15, 2005

anyone know the wiring colors for the turn signals? i want to install aftermarket mirror turn signal indicators?

22b22 · Oct 29, 2005

ressurecting a dead thread...

Sorry to ressurect a dead thread, but after searching, this thread seemed the most appropriate.

I have read about the 05's using shared wires for different purposes (in the trailer threads), does this affect these color codes? I've peeked under the dash and found a few, but haven't put my multimeter to it yet. I was an installer for years, so I'm comfortable with handling the wiring and the airbags, but this was prior to the new shared wiring - around 9 years ago.

After installing the alarm and stereo on my last vehicle (01 Silverado), this reminds me why I enjoyed working on Hondas, Toys and Nissans. Everything is clean and easy to identify under the dash. Also the components come apart and go back together as they should.

Thanks in advance.

Almeida · Jan 28, 2013

2007 Honda Element

ThurzNite said:
Alarm installed. PM me if you need help.
Jae

Hey Jae,

I was reading your comment recently as I was having the same problems in my girlfriend’s 07 Element. Below is what you posted:

”#1: For parking lights, I can use + red/black at the driver kick panel. I can't find this wire. Which harness should I find it on

#2: For door trigger, I found the green harness. But since I don't have any factory security, this harness is just dangling. Should I still tap into the wires there?

#3: For the door trigger, I think DEI is wrong for the passenger side. I found a gray/black wire, not a green/black. Should I go for gray/black?”

Anyway, I can’t find #1 either, I don’t even know where the factory alarm plug is (my vehicle specific wiring sheet says door trigger is there), and finally for #3, my diagram also said gray/black instead of green/black. My question is, where can I find the factory alarm plug (if there is one, as this vehicle is equipped with a factory panic button on it’s key fob). I will try to find out all of this on my own tonight if you can’t get back to me right away.

Thx!

-Almeida

lizzurd · Jan 28, 2013

Almeida said:
Hey Jae,

I was reading your comment recently as I was having the same problems in my girlfriend’s 07 Element. Below is what you posted:

”#1: For parking lights, I can use + red/black at the driver kick panel. I can't find this wire. Which harness should I find it on

#2: For door trigger, I found the green harness. But since I don't have any factory security, this harness is just dangling. Should I still tap into the wires there?

#3: For the door trigger, I think DEI is wrong for the passenger side. I6 found a gray/black wire, not a green/black. Should I go for gray/black?”

Anyway, I can’t find #1 either, I don’t even know where the factory alarm plug is (my vehicle specific wiring sheet says door trigger is there), and finally for #3, my diagram also said gray/black instead of green/black. My question is, where can I find the factory alarm plug (if there is one, as this vehicle is equipped with a factory panic button on it’s key fob). I will try to find out all of this on my own tonight if you can’t get back to me right away.

Thx!

-Almeida

He hasn't been on here since 2004. I don't think he will be getting back to you anytime soon.

Legend037 · Feb 10, 2022

eMass said:
Thought some of you might find this useful...

2003 Honda Element Wiring Information

| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|black/white |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|black/yellow |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|black/red |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND ACCESSORY|white/red |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|white/blue |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| POWER UNLOCK|white/green |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| LOCK MOTOR|yellow/black | |driver kick panel |
| UNLOCK MOTOR|yellow/green | |driver kick panel |
| DISARM DEFEAT|yellow | |passenger kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|red/black | |driver kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|blue | |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HEADLIGHTS|blue/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOOR TRIGGER|*2 |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOME SUPERVISION|comes on with unlock| | |
| TRUNK/HATCH PIN|red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HOOD PIN|yellow/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| TRNK/HTCH RELEASE|black/yellow |- |driver kick panel |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
| FCTRY ALRM DISARM| | | |
| DISARM NO UNLOCK| | | |
| TACHOMETER|blue | |test connector *3 |
| SPEED SENSE|blue/white | |cruise control module *4 |
| BRAKE WIRE|white/black |+ |brake pedal switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|orange |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blue (L), blu/yel(H)|- |steering column |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|red/blk - red/yel |A |driver window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - blu/wht |A |driver kick panel |
| LR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/blk - brown |A |driver kick panel |
| RR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/org - blu/yel |A |driver kick panel |
| SUN RF OPN/CLOSE|grn/yel - grn/blk |A |relays above driver kick |
| RADIO 12V|white/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO GROUND|black |+ |radio |
| RADIO SWITCH|yellow/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO ILLUMINATE|red/black |+ |radio |
| LF SPEAKER|grn/blk - lt green | |radio |
| RF SPEAKER|grn/yel - gry/red | |radio |
| LR SPEAKER|blu/wht - blu/blk | |radio |
| RR SPEAKER|pink - blu/yel | |radio |

AUX wiring on radio:

According to the service manual, the green one is refered to as connector 202-D. Six pins, starting fron the left with the key on top:

1= yellow, (AUX-DET)
2= blue, (AUX-GND)
3= brown, (AUX-Audio Right Channel)
4= green, (AUX-Audio common ground)
5= white, (AUX-Audio Left Channel)
6= lt green/red, (AUX SH GND)

You need to short wires 1 and 2 to activate the AUX port on the stock radio.

NOTES:

This vehicle has an immobilizer system that needs to be bypassed when adding remote start. Use DEI part number 555U.

*1 The factory alarm plug is a green plug to the left of the steering column.
*2 The drivers door trigger is green, and the passenger door trigger is lt. green/black. Use both and diode isolate each.
*3 The test connector is next to the battery.
*4 The cruise control module is to the left of the steering column.
[/QUOT

eMass said:
Thought some of you might find this useful...

2003 Honda Element Wiring Information

| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|black/white |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|black/yellow |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|black/red |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND ACCESSORY|white/red |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|white/blue |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| POWER UNLOCK|white/green |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| LOCK MOTOR|yellow/black | |driver kick panel |
| UNLOCK MOTOR|yellow/green | |driver kick panel |
| DISARM DEFEAT|yellow | |passenger kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|red/black | |driver kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|blue | |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HEADLIGHTS|blue/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOOR TRIGGER|*2 |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOME SUPERVISION|comes on with unlock| | |
| TRUNK/HATCH PIN|red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HOOD PIN|yellow/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| TRNK/HTCH RELEASE|black/yellow |- |driver kick panel |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
| FCTRY ALRM DISARM| | | |
| DISARM NO UNLOCK| | | |
| TACHOMETER|blue | |test connector *3 |
| SPEED SENSE|blue/white | |cruise control module *4 |
| BRAKE WIRE|white/black |+ |brake pedal switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|orange |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blue (L), blu/yel(H)|- |steering column |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|red/blk - red/yel |A |driver window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - blu/wht |A |driver kick panel |
| LR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/blk - brown |A |driver kick panel |
| RR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/org - blu/yel |A |driver kick panel |
| SUN RF OPN/CLOSE|grn/yel - grn/blk |A |relays above driver kick |
| RADIO 12V|white/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO GROUND|black |+ |radio |
| RADIO SWITCH|yellow/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO ILLUMINATE|red/black |+ |radio |
| LF SPEAKER|grn/blk - lt green | |radio |
| RF SPEAKER|grn/yel - gry/red | |radio |
| LR SPEAKER|blu/wht - blu/blk | |radio |
| RR SPEAKER|pink - blu/yel | |radio |

AUX wiring on radio:

According to the service manual, the green one is refered to as connector 202-D. Six pins, starting fron the left with the key on top:

1= yellow, (AUX-DET)
2= blue, (AUX-GND)
3= brown, (AUX-Audio Right Channel)
4= green, (AUX-Audio common ground)
5= white, (AUX-Audio Left Channel)
6= lt green/red, (AUX SH GND)

You need to short wires 1 and 2 to activate the AUX port on the stock radio.

NOTES:

This vehicle has an immobilizer system that needs to be bypassed when adding remote start. Use DEI part number 555U.

*1 The factory alarm plug is a green plug to the left of the steering column.
*2 The drivers door trigger is green, and the passenger door trigger is lt. green/black. Use both and diode isolate each.
*3 The test connector is next to the battery.
*4 The cruise control module is to the left of the steering column.

eMass said:
Thought some of you might find this useful...

2003 Honda Element Wiring Information

| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|black/white |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|black/yellow |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|black/red |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND ACCESSORY|white/red |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|white/blue |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| POWER UNLOCK|white/green |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| LOCK MOTOR|yellow/black | |driver kick panel |
| UNLOCK MOTOR|yellow/green | |driver kick panel |
| DISARM DEFEAT|yellow | |passenger kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|red/black | |driver kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|blue | |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HEADLIGHTS|blue/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOOR TRIGGER|*2 |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOME SUPERVISION|comes on with unlock| | |
| TRUNK/HATCH PIN|red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HOOD PIN|yellow/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| TRNK/HTCH RELEASE|black/yellow |- |driver kick panel |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
| FCTRY ALRM DISARM| | | |
| DISARM NO UNLOCK| | | |
| TACHOMETER|blue | |test connector *3 |
| SPEED SENSE|blue/white | |cruise control module *4 |
| BRAKE WIRE|white/black |+ |brake pedal switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|orange |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blue (L), blu/yel(H)|- |steering column |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|red/blk - red/yel |A |driver window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - blu/wht |A |driver kick panel |
| LR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/blk - brown |A |driver kick panel |
| RR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/org - blu/yel |A |driver kick panel |
| SUN RF OPN/CLOSE|grn/yel - grn/blk |A |relays above driver kick |
| RADIO 12V|white/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO GROUND|black |+ |radio |
| RADIO SWITCH|yellow/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO ILLUMINATE|red/black |+ |radio |
| LF SPEAKER|grn/blk - lt green | |radio |
| RF SPEAKER|grn/yel - gry/red | |radio |
| LR SPEAKER|blu/wht - blu/blk | |radio |
| RR SPEAKER|pink - blu/yel | |radio |

AUX wiring on radio:

According to the service manual, the green one is refered to as connector 202-D. Six pins, starting fron the left with the key on top:

1= yellow, (AUX-DET)
2= blue, (AUX-GND)
3= brown, (AUX-Audio Right Channel)
4= green, (AUX-Audio common ground)
5= white, (AUX-Audio Left Channel)
6= lt green/red, (AUX SH GND)

You need to short wires 1 and 2 to activate the AUX port on the stock radio.

NOTES:

This vehicle has an immobilizer system that needs to be bypassed when adding remote start. Use DEI part number 555U.

*1 The factory alarm plug is a green plug to the left of the steering column.
*2 The drivers door trigger is green, and the passenger door trigger is lt. green/black. Use both and diode isolate each.
*3 The test connector is next to the battery.
*4 The cruise control module is to the left of the steering column.
[/QUOT

eMass said:
Thought some of you might find this useful...

2003 Honda Element Wiring Information

| ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|black/white |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|black/yellow |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY|black/red |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND ACCESSORY|white/red |+ |ignition harness |
| POWER LOCK|white/blue |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| POWER UNLOCK|white/green |- |gray plug above drivers kick|
| LOCK MOTOR|yellow/black | |driver kick panel |
| UNLOCK MOTOR|yellow/green | |driver kick panel |
| DISARM DEFEAT|yellow | |passenger kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|red/black | |driver kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|blue | |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HEADLIGHTS|blue/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOOR TRIGGER|*2 |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| DOME SUPERVISION|comes on with unlock| | |
| TRUNK/HATCH PIN|red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| HOOD PIN|yellow/red |- |factory alarm plug *1 |
| TRNK/HTCH RELEASE|black/yellow |- |driver kick panel |
| FCTRY ALARM ARM| | | |
| FCTRY ALRM DISARM| | | |
| DISARM NO UNLOCK| | | |
| TACHOMETER|blue | |test connector *3 |
| SPEED SENSE|blue/white | |cruise control module *4 |
| BRAKE WIRE|white/black |+ |brake pedal switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|orange |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blue (L), blu/yel(H)|- |steering column |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|red/blk - red/yel |A |driver window switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/red - blu/wht |A |driver kick panel |
| LR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/blk - brown |A |driver kick panel |
| RR WINDOW UP/DN|blu/org - blu/yel |A |driver kick panel |
| SUN RF OPN/CLOSE|grn/yel - grn/blk |A |relays above driver kick |
| RADIO 12V|white/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO GROUND|black |+ |radio |
| RADIO SWITCH|yellow/red |+ |radio |
| RADIO ILLUMINATE|red/black |+ |radio |
| LF SPEAKER|grn/blk - lt green | |radio |
| RF SPEAKER|grn/yel - gry/red | |radio |
| LR SPEAKER|blu/wht - blu/blk | |radio |
| RR SPEAKER|pink - blu/yel | |radio |

AUX wiring on radio:

According to the service manual, the green one is refered to as connector 202-D. Six pins, starting fron the left with the key on top:

1= yellow, (AUX-DET)
2= blue, (AUX-GND)
3= brown, (AUX-Audio Right Channel)
4= green, (AUX-Audio common ground)
5= white, (AUX-Audio Left Channel)
6= lt green/red, (AUX SH GND)

You need to short wires 1 and 2 to activate the AUX port on the stock radio.

NOTES:

This vehicle has an immobilizer system that needs to be bypassed when adding remote start. Use DEI part number 555U.

*1 The factory alarm plug is a green plug to the left of the steering column.
*2 The drivers door trigger is green, and the passenger door trigger is lt. green/black. Use both and diode isolate each.
*3 The test connector is next to the battery.
*4 The cruise control module is to the left of the steering column.

please is there any chance you could get me a schematic for the keyless entry module? I am specifically looking for the key sensor wire at that module? Thank you what I’ve read you have great information.

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