P1362 on Acura
Ignition Control / TDC (Top Dead Center) Sensor, No Signal (manufacturer-specific)
P1362 on Acura vehicles indicates ignition control / tdc (top dead center) sensor, no signal (manufacturer-specific). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Acura model — most commonly on Integra. P1362 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code. On Honda and Acura it indicates no signal at all from the Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor, a crank/cam position sensor the ECM relies on to time ignition and injection. On some other makers it is referenced as an Ignition Control (IC) circuit fault. Losing this signal can cause stalling or a complete no-start condition, making it a drivability and safety concern; it is often the full-failure successor to the intermittent P1361. Typical repair costs on Acura range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P1362
- •Failed TDC/CMP sensor inside the distributor (Honda/Acura)
- •Worn distributor with failed internal sensor
- •Open or shorted wiring to the sensor
- •Corroded or disconnected sensor connector
- •Loss of power or ground to the sensor circuit
- •Ignition control (IC) circuit fault (some makes)
- •Faulty PCM/ECM (less common)
P1362 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 P1362 mean on Acura?▼
P1362 stands for "Ignition Control / TDC (Top Dead Center) Sensor, No Signal (manufacturer-specific)." P1362 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code. On Honda and Acura it indicates no signal at all from the Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor, a crank/cam position sensor the ECM relies on to time ignition and injection. On some other makers it is referenced as an Ignition Control (IC) circuit fault. Losing this signal can cause stalling or a complete no-start condition, making it a drivability and safety concern; it is often the full-failure successor to the intermittent P1361. On Acura specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P1362 on Acura vehicles?▼
Common causes on Acura: Failed TDC/CMP sensor inside the distributor (Honda/Acura), Worn distributor with failed internal sensor, Open or shorted wiring to the sensor, Corroded or disconnected sensor connector, Loss of power or ground to the sensor circuit. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P1362 on a Acura?▼
Repair costs on Acura range from $250 to $600, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Acura models have P1362 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P1362 on 1 Acura model: Integra.