How To: Replace ELD (Electric Load Detector) w/ part# (P1298)

[3dkahuna]

Here is the TSB for this issue. You can see in the notes

NOTE: Previously, if an ELD required replacement, you had to replace the under-hood fuse/relay box. To reduce repair costs, replacement ELDs are now available.

2009-03-21_211307_ELD_P1298.pdf

[icee753]

what does the eld do? i also have those code but dont notice any problem?

[HFPcivicSI]

what does the eld do? i also have those code but dont notice any problem?

Bump.. I have the same issue, running kpro - but the car runs fine I think. Part ordered however...

[1fast03ep]

what does the eld do? i also have those code but dont notice any problem?

when mine went bad, it would cause my alternator to either stop charging, or produce too much voltage, which in turn made the sensors show false readings. luckily my mechanic didn't gouge me even though he replaced the complete fuse box assembly. only paid 126.00 for it plus labor

[FLyLo]

Thank you ! Replaced my ELD today. Such an easy fix

[hamproof]

Hi, I replaced it with a new ELD from Honda, but the code keep coming back - p1298.

I reset it with my OBDII, drove around for a bit and it came right back. Tried it twice.

Anything else to try?

[MattEngels]

Hi, I replaced it with a new ELD from Honda, but the code keep coming back - p1298.

I reset it with my OBDII, drove around for a bit and it came right back. Tried it twice.

Anything else to try?

check the voltage going to it. down load the repair manual for it and look up the code it has a step by step on how to diagnose and repair this. Mine also just crapped out and it had a good 5 volts to it so i changed the ELD and its all fixed now. good luck.

[hamproof]

Ok. Thanks. I will follow the diagnostic per service manual. Was really hoping swapping out with a new ELD will take care of it.

[hamproof]

Happy to report it is no longer throwing a p1298 code. Was going to check the voltage per service manual and as I was taking out the plug at the back of the ELD, I noticed it just came out without even pinching on the clip. So, it turns out I made 2 mistakes. One was I plugged it into the slot rather than the hole opening which is next to it. And I flipped the ELD 180deg around :(

So, the connector never did plug into the ELD. So turning it around 180, now the female part is showing in the hole opening rather than the slot opening. Plug it in, reset the code, drove around for 10mins and code never back. Happy camper now.... though still have to fix a grinding/clicking steering wheel/column. But that's another story.