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2001 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Timing belt, Sensor.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on June 10, 2010

2001 Honda Civic check engine light on

Engine Performance problem
2001 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 97500 miles

ok i was exiting off the highway. stopped at the light began to go and all of a sudden i heard this sound. it wasnt a pop or grind but more of a light rev evil sound and i started to lose power. so i pulled over turned the car off. popped the hood started to check everything i knew how to check and even slid under my car. nothing looked wrong nothing was leaking and there werent any smells. so i started my car. started right up and then began to drive in the parking lot. everything was ok but then i noticed my 'engine light' on and a lower idle. parked at a friends for a couple of hours. started to leave, car started right up, my idle was back to its reg 1000 rpms. drove home nothing felt/sounded different and still no smells. engine light is still on. what could be wrong??
Avatar Asked by mandisatso

Answer

Replied on June 10, 2010

since engine light is still on it is best to retrieve the trouble code(s) that is stored. most local auto part stores will do this for free. post the codes here and i will follow up.

Tiny Answered by bluelightnin6 (expert)
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Replied on June 10, 2010

ill have to do it in the morning since there not open at this time.
thanks soo much

Tiny Response from mandisatso
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Replied on June 11, 2010

ok i went to auto zone and they gave me code p1361.
but heres the odd thing. the engine light was on, on my way there. i took a corner and surely enough my engine light was magically gone.

Tiny Response from mandisatso
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Replied on June 11, 2010

DTC P1361 CMP Sensor Itermittent Interruption

could be caused by a loose / worn timing belt or a failing camshaft position (CMP) sensor

Tiny Answered by bluelightnin6 (expert)
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Replied on June 11, 2010

is that cheap to replace??
cuz it sounds like alot lol

Tiny Response from mandisatso
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Replied on June 11, 2010

if it's timing belt then it will cost around $250 to remove and replace it with a new timing belt, including parts and labor.

Tiny Answered by bluelightnin6 (expert)
17,236 answers provided