Honda Legend Stalling: Bad Sensor or Bigger Issue?

Hey there! I had very similar issues with my 2015 Honda Accord V6 last year. The symptoms you're describing match exactly what I experienced, rough idle, stalling, and that jerky acceleration. Had it checked, and it turned out to be a failed camshaft position sensor. It's actually a common issue in these engines. In my case, the sensor was sending incorrect timing signals to the ECU, causing all those drivability problems. The repair itself wasn't too complex, took about 2 hours at the garage. The mechanic also cleaned the sensor housing since dirt and oil residue can cause these sensors to fail. He suggested it's important to catch this early as continued driving could potentially cause more serious engine timing issues. For finding a new mechanic, look for someone who's Honda-certified and has experience with these specific models. They should be able to properly diagnose with a scanner that reads Honda codes. Hope this helps with your decision!

Hey! Thanks for sharing your experience, that really sounds like what I'm dealing with. It's good to know I'm probably on the right track with the camshaft sensor theory. Just curious, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? And has everything been running smoothly since, or did you run into any other issues? Would love to know before I take mine in to get fixed. Cheers!

Hey again! Good news, I can definitely give you an update on this! Just got my car back from the shop a while ago, and yep, it was exactly what we thought, the camshaft sensor wheel was acting up. Total bill came to 695€ for replacing the faulty sensor wheel on the camshafts. The best part? My car's running like a dream now! No more of that annoying stalling or those scary power losses. The engine's smooth as butter, starts right up every time, and that jerky acceleration is completely gone. Honestly, it feels like a different car! Looking back, even though the repair wasn't cheap, it was totally worth it to get it fixed properly. These sensors are pretty crucial for the engine timing, so it's not something you want to leave too long. Trust me, once you get it sorted, you'll notice the difference straight away. My car's been perfect since the repair, no problems or anything. Just regular smooth sailing! Let me know how it goes with yours!

Thanks so much for the detailed follow-up! I actually just got my car back from a new mechanic yesterday, and boy, what a relief! You were spot on, it was indeed the camshaft sensor. My repair came in at around 700 bucks, pretty close to what you paid. The mechanic I found was really thorough and even showed me the old sensor, it was completely gunked up! The difference is like night and day. No more heart-stopping stalls or that awful jerking during acceleration. The engine purrs like it should, and I'm not constantly worried about breaking down anymore. It's amazing how one small part can cause so much trouble! Really appreciate you sharing your experience, it gave me the confidence to get it sorted quickly instead of putting it off. Sometimes you just need that reassurance that you're making the right call, you know? Thanks again for all your help!