P1361 on Honda
Ignition Control / TDC (Top Dead Center) Sensor Circuit, Intermittent Low Voltage (manufacturer-specific)
P1361 on Honda vehicles indicates ignition control / tdc (top dead center) sensor circuit, intermittent low voltage (manufacturer-specific). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Honda model — most commonly on Accord. 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 Honda range from $120 to $500, 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 Honda by Model
Honda Accord(1 issue)
- Ignition Distributor Internal Failure (Igniter/Coil) - Stalling and No-Start1994-2002
Four-cylinder 5th/6th-gen Accords use a cam-driven distributor that houses the ignition coil, igniter (ignition control module/ICM), and pickup inside one unit. The internal igniter and coil are heat-sensitive and commonly break down as the engine warms, causing intermittent misfire, hard starting, cutting out, and stalling that often restarts once the unit cools. Distributor cap/rotor wear and a leaking distributor front oil seal are related complaints. Because the coil, igniter, and pickup are all inside the housing, owners frequently chase individual parts before replacing the whole distributor.
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What does P1361 mean on Honda?▼
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 Honda specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P1361 on Honda vehicles?▼
Common causes on Honda: 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 Honda?▼
Repair costs on Honda range from $120 to $500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Honda models have P1361 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P1361 on 1 Honda model: Accord.