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How do you know when you need a new distributor in your car or is it possible thAT it may only need a new cap and rotor?
If the distributor shaft has side to side play it is probably worn out. If the shaft has no play just replace the cap and rotor.
How do you change distributor cap on Honda civic 93?
Unplug the wires going into the distributor cap, be sure you know which wire goes to which terminal or your car will not start if they are wrong. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the plastic cap to the metal distributor. Put the new cap back on, replace the bolts, and plug the wires into the appropriate terminal.
How would I know I need a new distributor?
Through a diagnoses.
Why does your 1995 Chevy Camaro stall when it gets wet or it rains it has new plugs wires and distributor?
faulty ignition components. you need a tune up. plugs, cap and rotor,and wires but it is usually caused by a bad distributor cap.
Why won't your 1989 van start when humid?
moisture in the distributer will stop it starting. next time this happens, try removing distributor cap, and drying it with a hair dryer.replace cap then se if it starts if this fixes the problem you need to get a new seal for distributor cap to stop moisture getting in
What does it mean when sparks come from your distributor?
It means it is time for a new distributor cap, rotor and ignition wires.
1992 Toyota celica will not turn over is not getting fire to 1st spark plug?
Check to make sure your getting fire at the Distributor Cap, if not, then try replacing the cap and rotor button. If that doesn't work, you may need a new distributor.
How do you change the distributor on a 1996 Nissan 240SX?
buy a new distributor cap and rotor. Unscrew the distributor cap (on the drivers side of the engine block), take note how the existing rotor is sitting, remove it, and place the new rotor in the same position. Put on the distributor cap and screw it into place... very simple job. thats how you change the rotor......he asked about the distributor....try again.
How do you replace distributor cap on 1996 Ford Falcon futura?
To replace the distributor cap on a 1996 Ford Falcon Futura, you first need to remove the screws holding it in place. Then pull the old cap straight off. Replace the new one, in the opposite order of removing the old one.
How do you install a rotor cap in a Chevy Silverado?
all you should have to do is take the distributor cap off, and there it is. answer take the distributor cap off, pull the old rotor off, put the new one on, put the cap back on.
Do you need to replace metal outer casing of Polo on distributor cap?
I had to replace the original Magneti Marelli cap and found that the cowl was too loose on the new cap. I have left it off and not noticed a difference. I removed the earth screw from the braid and re-inserted it in the distributor to prevent water / dirt ingress.
How do you change the distributor rotor button on your 98 Honda civic?
To change the distributor rotor on a1998 Honda Civic unplug the spark plug wires from the cap. Loosen the screws and remove the cap on the unit. Be sure to properly line the new cap on the distributor and install.
