Earlier today I had the CEL come on, I took over to the local autozone and had them pull the code P1361, TDC sensor. No problem, so I go to my trusty website, hondacivicforum.com and put in the code number, the general recommendation is to replace the distributor assembly because the TDC sensor is kind of built in. But I have a question about the word "assembly" when the assembly needs to be replaced, that means everything inside the distributor also?

Thanks in advance.

Specs: 97 DX Sedan
Manual 5-spd
D16Y7

 

You need the distributor housing. You can use the coil, ICM, rotor, cap, etc. from your old distributor if they are fine.

 

Thanks for the help RonJon, what can I expect to pay for the "Distributor Ignition Assembly?" The Honda dealership says $316, is there any cheaper anywhere else.

 

Honda OEM:

At Majestic Honda, you can buy the ENTIRE distributor for ~$280 (total).

Or you can buy the distributor housing + ICM + O-ring for ~$244 (total).

 

Is it possible to tell what brand of distributor is on the car without taking it off? I would rather not take the distributor apart considering this car is my daily driver and it is storming outside.

 

I have the same Civic. It has the TEC distributor -- the one shown in the diagram at the Majestic link.