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koezee
Oct 3, 2009, 06:24 PM
I have a 2000 honda accord and I'm getting a 1381 code w check engine light I changed timming belts,distributor,sparkplugs,wires,cap,oilchange,c ranksensor,rotor,cap, spent 770.00 for repairs light still comes on now car stalls out running terrible somebody help
TxGreaseMonkey
Oct 3, 2009, 06:42 PM
When you replaced the distributor, did you use a genuine Honda distributor housing?
What engine?
DX, LX, or EX?
koezee
Oct 3, 2009, 06:56 PM
Honda accord SE Vetek yes honda cap rotor sub assmbly
koezee
Oct 3, 2009, 06:59 PM
Yes honda cap rotor accord SE Vetek
TxGreaseMonkey
Oct 3, 2009, 07:01 PM
It sounds like the CYL Position Sensor is bad. I've never encountered this, however, on a genuine Honda distributor housing. You may have a defective distributor.
Did Honda replace the timing belt or did a local mechanic?
koezee
Oct 3, 2009, 07:08 PM
What and where is cyl sensor
koezee
Oct 3, 2009, 07:09 PM
And I caint afford honda mech
koezee
Oct 3, 2009, 07:10 PM
They diagnosed my prob and how do I know if dist is bad
TxGreaseMonkey
Oct 3, 2009, 07:15 PM
The Cylinder Position Sensor is located inside the distributor--it is not serviceable. I would return your Honda distributor and get another one. Over half of all new aftermarket distributors for Hondas are bad out of the box. I've never seen a bad geneuine Honda distributor that was new, however. Other than that, I don't know what else to advise.
I only recommend using genuine Honda distributor housings. It's fine, however, to install aftermarket ICMs and coils in them.
I think you know the distributor is bad because it is throwing a very distinct Code 1381.