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Yes, a bad distributor can cause the engine to fail to run, the distributor (distributes) a spark to the spark plugs that ignite the air/fuel mixture, if it is malfunctioning there might be no spark at all, there may be spark at only a few spark plugs, or the output may be intermittently bad which can make troubleshooting difficult.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoYes, it could but so could many other possibilities. To diagnose the problem, it would be best to have the year, make, model, engine info and any DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) it may have. Make sure you have checked for spark and fuel.
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Will power steering pump failure cause engine stall?
no
Engine power reduced light is on in Chevrolet hhr?
The engine power reduced light will turn on in Chevrolet HHR when a failure is detected in one of the sensors or engine components. An OBD II code reader can determine the cause and help with making repairs.
Where is the distributor located on a 1997 cavalier 2.4l engine?
there is no distributor,there is a power pack that houses the coils under the cover that has 2.4 marked on it
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yes a power train control module failure can cause transmission problems.
Cannot get spark to spark plugs?
It would be helpful to know what year vehicle you have as there are two different ignition systems used on the Chevy Celebrity. Possible reasons for not getting spark in a distributor equipped engine: 1982 to 1986 Distributor cap or rotor defective Reluctor failed Pickup coil failure Ignition module failed wiring or plug in connections loose corroded or failed Coil failed, or coil wire to distributor failed No power to the distributor or coil Possible reasons for not getting spark in a distributor less system: 1987 to 1990 Failed crankshaft position sensor Failed ignition module Failure in wiring or engine computer
What would cause a no spark condition on a 2.4L 1995 Eagle Summit?
I have the same problem with my 95 Eagle. It isn't the alternator - I have plenty of power to turn the engine over. I'm not getting any spark to turn over the distributor. The coil in the distributor is good.
94cadilac deville the engine misfires when you first start it up when it is cold runs better warm will miss or drop a cyl. when I use the blinker or use the power windows ect. bad ground HELP PLEASE?
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Where is the power distributor box Ford Explorer?
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Will a bad head gasket repair cause loss of power on a 2002 Subaru?
If an engine was not assembled properly it could cause a low power complaint.If an engine was not assembled properly it could cause a low power complaint.
WHERE IS THE 1997 Mercury Mountaineer power distributor box?
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2.8 l Pontiac grand prix not starting no spark to plugs but power to injectors?
Check coil or distributor cap or rotor SORRY NO DISTRIBUTOR,ROTOR OR COIL ON THIS ENGINE HAS A POWER PACK ONLY WHICH IN FUNCTIONING.?
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