Honda Beat won't start when hot, starts reluctantly when cold: Error 8 TDC Sensor

[Solleke]

Well,

Bought my first Beat 2 weaks ago, Red with 95.000 km's.
Has been garaged for a year with the last owner who just didn't have the time to drive it.
Battery was recharged and fired up instantly, but there was a check engine light. He didn't know why.
Drove home without problems (600 km) and after the first stop for petrol the check engine light didn't reappear.
A couple of days later when I wanted to move it at home he didn't want to start at first. After a lot of trying he did fire up. Wafter driving it for 30 minutes it won't start again.
Day later it started again after a bit of trying, but after 15 mins it didn't want to start again. Sometimes when it does start it gives check engine light.

I checked for the error and it gave error 8, TDC Sensor. That figures why it doesn't want to start or very reluctantly.
Is there some part number available for a new one? The only thing I could find was the part number for the whole dizzy assembly.

I asked a JDM dealer who said he had everything Beat related and he replied with this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-BEAT...e=STRK:MESE:IT

But I don't think this is the correct sensor I'm looking for?

I can try to clean the current TDC Sensor, but I'm not a mechanic and don't know what to look for or where, maybe any help from here?

Thanks

[hardath14]

Hi there, I've been having issues with my beat too. The TDC sensor is located inside of the Dizzy, as far as i have seen and been advised, the entire Dizzy should be replaced. The guys here may have a good used one.

Check this post below to see if it will assist, you can check the sensor's resistance to determine the possibility that it should be ok.

http://www.u-ukhbc.co.uk/vbb/showthr...ghlight=sensor

The other guys should be able to give good advice otherwise.

Good luck!

[Solleke]

Yikes!
Well, because the error is there chances are high that I do need to replace the dizzy.
Oh well, lets look for a replacement one.
Damn rare cars.
I'll try to find out if it's ok or not.

Thanks!

[mikei]

Hi welcome to joys of the beat
It sounds like you need a complete dizzy as if it is starting to fail then it is probably an original older type and may seize up and cause a lot more damage
If you are lucky Gavin on here may still have one for sale
Is this the car that was based in Wiltshire that you bought recently ?

[Solleke]

This is the one (yes, the one from Wiltshire):







Needs bit tidying up but drives well.

[hardath14]

Its so shiny,looks great. I'm struggling to sort out functionality before looks. Lots of money spent so far, don't know when i'll give up.