Honda accord LX 2.3LP1381 Fixed by unplugging alternator.
HOW DO I RIGG THIS SO I DONT HAVE TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR,? BECAUSE THE ALTERNATOR SEEMS FINE AT 14+ DIODES? ANSWERS PLEASE!!

 

Either re-build that alt yourself or replace it with one already rebuilt.....I guess you could also get a used one from a bone yard and see what happens.

 

UOTE=Tailwind;367576]Honda accord LX 2.3LP1381 Fixed by unplugging alternator.
HOW DO I RIGG THIS SO I DONT HAVE TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR,? BECAUSE THE ALTERNATOR SEEMS FINE AT 14+ DIODES? ANSWERS PLEASE!![/QUOTE
Not alternator as turns out ...... Limp mode goes away for a little while after every restart

 

Idle or road limp mode comes back after a little while.....turns out its not alternator

 

I merged your threads, because they are dealing with the same problem. Please continue to use only this thread.

P1381 is an error code for a disrupted signal from the cylinder position sensor in the distributor. The problem could be the sensor, the wiring, or the engine computer. It sounds like you have a volt meter. I'd suggest to get a shop manual for your accord. You can get one for about $22 at automanualsource.com as a pdf.

You need to check the resistance at the distributor electrical connector (between the yellow and black wire). Also inspect the pins in the connector and the wiring nearby for any obvious damage.

 

Chronological order idle bucks intermittently-------check engine light comes on------- then limp mode starts, wont go past 3000 RPMs surges idle or Road----------turn car off --------turn car on-------- and limp mode goes away for 10 minutes, every time like clockwork but idle still bucks intermittently...... same exact thing every time. Restart the car and limp mode goes away for 10 minutes that's what's getting me thinking I'm starting to narrow it down thanks alternator ruled out .......distributor has oil leak......egr...good passageways and volts O2 sensor checks out good TPS is getting volts cylinder position sensor is getting volts air intake position sensor getting volts still thinking about have to drive 40 or 50 miles before the computer figured it out and also how many starts has to have before it figures it out that seems to be the kicker making troubleshooting really difficult thanks tailwind

 

Took off distributor cap and found 1.5 inches behind rotor found wobbling metal washer about size of a quarter around shaft maybe a broken piece I don't know I'm trying to figure it out looks like a thin metal washer it's just after shaft housing thanks just passed shaft housing I'm trying to figure out what it is so I don't get stuck out here in the woods before I take it all apart