P1362critical severityPowertrain
TDC Sensor 1 No Signal
on 2000 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD
What this code means
No signal received from TDC sensor 1. Engine runs in limited mode.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Limp mode
- Power drops at 3500 RPM
- Rough running
- Difficulty starting
Common causes
- Faulty TDC sensor
- Damaged wiring
- Failed distributor
- Timing belt issue
Diagnostic steps
- Test sensor output
- Inspect wiring
- Check distributor
- Verify timing
Repair notes
Replace distributor assembly.
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