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To send a spark the the proper spark plug at the proper time.
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Would distributor cap and rotor cause miss in car?
Yes, they could.
Car will not stay running after rain?
Replace the spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor.
What does a care tune up include?
On a car with a distributor: cap, rotor, plugs and wires On a car with coil packs: plugs and wires
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.
What can be the reason of hising sound coming from the distributor in a car?
A vacuum leak nearby. Distributor shaft & bushings are worn and the rotor is clipping the distributor cap inside. Spark arking inside cap.
What causes a car to back fire?
Typically a problem with the ignition timing. Possibly a bad rotor or distributor cap.
Drove through a puddle and car shut off but turned back on it has been having hard starts hard shifting little power slight burning smell from hood and bad acceleration even at high RPMs Whats wrong?
If your car has a distributor: You probably got water inside the distributor cap. It may help to remove the cap and dry it. If you see any green stuff in there, the cap and rotor have corroded. You should replace the cap and rotor. To prevent this happening again, you should also replace the distributor cap gasket.
What is the purpose of the air pump in cars?
air pump on a car whats the purpose and do i need it to drive
Why does your car shut down while driving in the rain?
Faulty ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor could be to blame.
Cap and rotor diagram?
A cap and rotor diagram would show the structure of the rotor and distributor cap for a vehicle. These diagrams vary greatly depending on the type of vehicle. You can find these diagrams in Chilton's car repair manuals.?æ
Where are car roters located?
If you are talking about the brake rotors that is what the brake pad make contact with to stop the car. If you are talking about the ignition rotor it is located inside the distributor cap.
If the check engine light came on in my 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada then the car stalled out and has no spark changed the rotor tip distributor cap and coil but still has no spark?
make certain your rotor is turning as you try starting it.If you remove the distributor cap and watch your while someone turns the engine over your rotor should turn, if not, you might have a sheard pin on the distributor gear or a broken timing chain or belt.
