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honda97ex
Mar 1, 2010, 10:42 AM
Hi I replaced my distributor last may(2009) and now the 1381 code comes up after already replacing the Ox sensor... that is what they first told me to replace?? Thesae parts aren't exactly cheap... any direct for sure repair methods would be a great help.
Thanks
Mel

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 1, 2010, 12:08 PM
The Cylinder Position Sensor is not repairable. If you don't want to install a new genuine Honda distributor housing, and reuse your existing igniter and coil, consider buying a complete distributor from your local salvage yard ($55). Over 50% of new aftermarket distributors for Hondas either don't work initially or fail prematurely, at AMHD. Aftermarket manufacturers can't get the internal sensors right. Therefore, I only recommend genuine Honda distributor housings.

How-to install your old igniter and coil in a new distributor housing:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-4.html#post265896

How-to remove and install a Honda distributor:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-4.html#post288473