DTC P1361: TDC Sensor Intermittent Interruption
DTC P1362: TDC Sensor No Signal
- Reset the ECM/PCM (see page 11-4).
- Start the engine.
Is DTC P1361 and/or P1362 indicated?
YES |
- Go to step 3. |
NO |
- Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose wires at the TDC sensor and at the ECM/PCM.  |
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the TDC sensor 3P connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Measure voltage between the TDC sensor 3P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.
TDC SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR

Wire of female terminals
Is there battery voltage?
YES |
- Go to step 7. |
NO |
- Repair open in the wire between the PGM-FI main relay 1 and the TDC sensor.  |
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- Measure voltage between the TDC sensor 3P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
TDC SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR

Wire side of female terminals
Is there about 5 V?
YES |
- Go to step 8. |
NO |
- Go to step 10. |
- Measure voltage between the TDC sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
TDC SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR

Wire side of female terminals
Is there battery voltage?
YES |
- Go to step 9. |
NO |
- Repair open in the wire between the TDC sensor and G101.  |
- Substitute a known-good TDC sensor and recheck.
Is DTC P1361 and/or P1362 indicated?
YES |
- Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck (see page 11-6). If symptom/indication goes away, replace the original ECM/PCM.  |
NO |
- Replace the original TDC sensor.  |
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