tjk

2005 hond element tipm module ground wires location

tech8

Honda doesn't use the term Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).

What exactly is the issue or at least describe it?
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tjk

well I bought a 2005 honda element it starts runs and drives but all the cluster symbols stay on and was wondering were the fuse box under hood electrical grounds are located because I also own a 2007 Chrysler pacifica that had the same problem did some research and found the ground wires for the relays were corroded and broken and caused my car to light up all cluster symbols and was fixed with a new ground wire so I was thinking the same problem on the honda element and I can not find the actual electrical ground anywhere on the vehicle and on Chrysler they called it tipm module

tech8

There is no direct ground that feeds into the under-hood fuse/relay box.

If there were no individual relative conditions to cause associated indicators to come on in the gauge assembly, the cause for several indicator to stay on all the time can be due to a faulty gauge assembly, multiplex control unit, or even a charging issue. For certain indicators, not all indicators, the information supplied to the gauge assembly is received via the multiplex control unit. The multiplex control unit is part of the under-dash fuse/relay box.

What specific indicators stay on?

tjk

well there has to be some kind of ground to make a full circuit complete ,body ground ,frame ,or motor ,

tech8

Various grounds wires complete the circuits for various individual component/circuits like relays, etc. in the under-hood fuse/relay box; but, no direct battery or chassis ground cable for the under-hood fuse box like battery power for distribution to multiple components/circuits.

Separately, in regards to the multiplex control unit that is part of the under-dash fuse/relay box has a ground for that component; but, not for the under-dash fuse/relay box as a whole.

tjk

that's would help if I can find those ground locations for example on a 2005 crv the ground wires were located on passenger side of vehicle it looked like behind the bumper

tech8

I am not trying to argue with you; but, let go a few of the pre-conceived thoughts about your Chrysler to try to work through the possible cause on the Honda, as there are differences.

You never did respond to the what specific indicators where on. Without enough details, certain things can not be ruled out, etc.

Regardless, although your gauges may be working, try a battery cable reset first as referred to in this other thread:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...ction-3224166/

As I previously stated, the cause for several indicator to stay on all the time can be due to a faulty gauge assembly, multiplex control unit, or even a charging issue. The multiplex control unit is part of the under-dash fuse/relay box.

tjk

thanks I will do that