Replaced cam sensors after getting P1361 code.

'98 accord ; 2.3; 258k miles

Still throws CEL and car stuck in limp mode. Replaced sensors a second time with more expensive ones but results were same.

Desperate because its my daily driver. Has anyone solved this problem before?

 

I think a 1361 is either a crank sensor or TDC sensor that needs to be replaced.



I would also do a simple tune up such as plugs, wires, cap/rotor because that can also cause it at times. But I still the right sensors need to be replaced first and then see.

 

Thank you for your reply and the diagram.
The P1361 code is cam position sensors. On this vehicle they are located at the base of the timing belt case behind the crank pulley. After replacing now twice with new ones, car still throws P1361 (cam position sensors) code and car is in limp mode. So the signal from these sensors is not getting to where it needs to go.

Does anyone know if the limp mode is related to this issue or could limp mode be caused by something different entirely?

Im at a complete loss. Car has new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, vtec solenoid and does start right up but CEL and limp mode remain

 

Hmmm....not to argue too much, but I think whatever is telling you cam sensor is incorrect. I looked again and it's the sensors I listed above. Not a cam sensor.

Maybe that's a generic code answer, but not a Honda specific to this year answer. At least not what I am reading on a 98.

 

https://www.autocodes.com/p1361_hond...0is%20abnormal.

 

P1361 is for the TDC sensor. 'Intermittent interruption.'.
On 96-02 models TDC and CKP sensors were moved from the distributor to down to the front of the crankshaft snout.

Two things can happen from this new location.
Sensors can get dirty from road debris and it will foul the senosrs, they can be wiped off and it should work fine.

Other is the wire harness may become dislodged or damaged which would render the sensors ineffective.
Verify the harness from the distributor down to the crankshaft is not damaged.
Verify the connectors of said harness are not damaged, corroded, loose, or the pins inside the connectors are damaged/corroded/loose.
Verify any other work that was done prior to sensor replacement did not damage or interfere with the harness.
Verify connectivity/communication down to the sensor from the PCM. If the sensor checks out good, move towards the PCM and check any/every connection via backprobing.