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The rotor takes the spark generated by the ignition coil and distributes it to each spark plug wire as it rotates on a shaft inside the distributor cap. It is subject to constant spinning and voltages that will wear it out in time. A bad distributor could cause premature wear.
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What causes a car to back fire?
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== answer== Could be a bad ignition control module or coil,points if equiped,cap,or rotor,bad ignition switch.
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