P1381 1998 HONDA CIVIC – Cylinder Position Sensor Intermittent Interruption

P1381 1998 HONDA CIVIC Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light),Engine stall

P1381 1998 HONDA CIVIC Possible Causes

Faulty Cylinder Position Sensor (Inside Distributor),Cylinder Position Sensor harness is open or shorted,Cylinder Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

P1381 1998 HONDA CIVIC Description

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor determines timing for fuel injection and ignition of each cylinder and also detects engine speed. The Top Dead Center (TDC) Sensor determines ignition timing at start-up (cranking) and when crank angle is abnormal. Cylinder Position (CYP) Sensor detects the position of No. 1 cylinder for sequential fuel injection to each cylinder. The CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor is built into the distributor.