P1361 on Acura
Ignition Control / TDC (Top Dead Center) Sensor Circuit, Intermittent Low Voltage (manufacturer-specific)
P1361 on Acura vehicles indicates ignition control / tdc (top dead center) sensor circuit, intermittent low voltage (manufacturer-specific). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Acura model — most commonly on Integra. P1361 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code. On Honda and Acura it indicates an intermittent interruption (or low voltage) in the Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor circuit, one of the crank/cam position sensors the ECM uses to time ignition and fuel injection. On some other makers it is referenced as an Ignition Control (IC) circuit low-voltage fault. Because this sensor is critical to engine timing, an intermittent fault can cause stalling and hard starting, and it often precedes the more severe 'no signal' code (P1362). Typical repair costs on Acura range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P1361
- •Failing TDC/CMP sensor inside the distributor (Honda/Acura)
- •Worn or aging distributor with internal sensor wear
- •Wiring or connector faults to the sensor
- •Heat-related intermittent sensor dropout
- •Ignition control (IC) circuit fault (some makes)
- •Poor ground or loose electrical connections
- •Faulty PCM/ECM (less common)
P1361 on Acura by Model
Acura Integra(1 issue)
- Internal distributor failure causing stalling, no-start, and misfires1994-1999
The TEC/Hitachi internal-coil distributor on third-generation Integras is a chronic failure point. Heat from the internal ignition coil degrades the coil, igniter (ICM), and bearings, causing intermittent stalling at operating temperature, hot-restart problems, and dead no-starts. The 1996 Acura Integra has the most overall complaints, with the most-reported problem being distributor failure. This issue can cause difficulty starting the car, stalling, and misfiring. The car has been in the shop because the driver was driving and it just shut off with no warning or light. Come to find out it was the distributor so they changed it.
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What does P1361 mean on Acura?▼
P1361 stands for "Ignition Control / TDC (Top Dead Center) Sensor Circuit, Intermittent Low Voltage (manufacturer-specific)." P1361 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code. On Honda and Acura it indicates an intermittent interruption (or low voltage) in the Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor circuit, one of the crank/cam position sensors the ECM uses to time ignition and fuel injection. On some other makers it is referenced as an Ignition Control (IC) circuit low-voltage fault. Because this sensor is critical to engine timing, an intermittent fault can cause stalling and hard starting, and it often precedes the more severe 'no signal' code (P1362). On Acura specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P1361 on Acura vehicles?▼
Common causes on Acura: Failing TDC/CMP sensor inside the distributor (Honda/Acura), Worn or aging distributor with internal sensor wear, Wiring or connector faults to the sensor, Heat-related intermittent sensor dropout, Ignition control (IC) circuit fault (some makes). Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P1361 on a Acura?▼
Repair costs on Acura range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Acura models have P1361 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P1361 on 1 Acura model: Integra.