P1362 on Honda
Ignition Control / TDC (Top Dead Center) Sensor, No Signal (manufacturer-specific)
P1362 on Honda vehicles indicates ignition control / tdc (top dead center) sensor, no signal (manufacturer-specific). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Honda model — most commonly on Accord. 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 Honda range from $120 to $500, 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 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 P1362 mean on Honda?▼
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 Honda specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P1362 on Honda vehicles?▼
Common causes on Honda: 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 Honda?▼
Repair costs on Honda range from $120 to $500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Honda models have P1362 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P1362 on 1 Honda model: Accord.