P1298 Fault Code - Honda Civic Type R (52 Plate) After Engine Damage from High-Speed Gear Change
I'm experiencing P1298 - Electrical Load Detector High Input on my 2015 Honda Civic Type R (52 plate). The vehicle recently had its engine replaced due to severe damage caused by an improper gear change. The owner was driving at 110mph in 4th gear at 8000 RPM and unexpectedly shifted into 3rd instead of 5th, causing the engine to stall and cylinder 1 to lose compression. After replacing the engine, the vehicle now exhibits hunting behavior when operating at normal temperatures. The MIL light does not illuminate, but P1298 appears in the trouble codes and reappears immediately after clearing the code when the engine is warm. This issue persists even with a fresh engine installation. Any insights or solutions for this specific fault code on a Civic Type R with an Integra-type engine? Is there a known sensor or wiring issue related to load detection that could be causing this?
What year is the Honda Civic Type R? Is it equipped with the Integra-type engine (2.0L DOHC)? This would help determine if the P1298 code relates to a known sensor or ECU calibration issue in that specific model variant.