Standard Ignition PC978 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor

Engine Camshaft Position Sensor for Honda and Acura

Standard Ignition PC978 is an engine camshaft position sensor built for direct-fit service on select Honda and Acura applications. It uses a female rectangular plug-in connector with 3 male blade terminals and no wire lead, matching the OE-style electrical interface for a clean replacement.

Fits 2013-2014 Honda Accord, 2014-2015 Honda Accord front bank, 2016-2017 Honda Accord, 2015-2019 Honda CR-V, 2015-2020 Honda Fit, 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016 Acura ILX, 2017-2019 Acura ILX requires programming for installation, 2020-2022 Acura ILX, 2017-2019 Acura NSX requires programming for installation, and 2020-2022 Acura NSX.

Key Features

• Standard Ignition PC978 engine camshaft position sensor
• Female connector with rectangular plug-in design
• 3 male blade terminals for OE-style electrical connection
• No mounting bracket included
• No wire lead included
• Direct replacement format for select Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Fit, Acura TLX, Acura ILX, and Acura NSX applications

Detailed Description

The PC978 monitors camshaft position data used by the engine control system to coordinate ignition and fuel timing. On the listed Honda and Acura vehicles, a stable camshaft signal is important for accurate engine management, consistent starting, and proper drivability. This part cross-references Standard Ignition PC978 for the same application.

Cross-reference part numbers include CSS1469 and SU14944 for the same application. Use this sensor when servicing a Honda Accord camshaft position sensor, Honda CR-V camshaft position sensor, or Acura TLX camshaft position sensor where the OE-style connector and terminal layout are required.

What It Helps Address

• Camshaft position sensor fault codes
• Hard starting or extended crank conditions
• Rough idle or intermittent stalling
• Misfire or timing-related drivability concerns
• Check engine light related to camshaft signal loss

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and engine application before installation. Some 2017-2019 Acura ILX and 2017-2019 Acura NSX applications require programming for installation. Confirm the vehicle’s exact year and engine configuration, especially on 2014-2015 Honda Accord front bank applications.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement ignition and sensor components for service applications that require OE-style fit and electrical connection. PC978 is built to match the listed connector and terminal specifications for the confirmed vehicle applications above.