The most obvious is hard start, runs rough when wet outside.
The cam shaft position sensor is located under the distributor cap. You can replace this easily by undoing the screws holding on the distributor cap, remove and replace the sensor, then just replace the distributor cap.
look for 2 screws that hold down the cap. you will need a Phillips screwdriver for the job.
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.
the faulty part is actually located in the distributor so you need to replace the whole distributor
it is distributorless no cap to replace has coil packs
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.
there is no distributor on a 98 rav. therefore no cap or rotor. replace the plugs and wires and the tuneup is done
how do you remove and replace the distributor cap on a 97 chevy cavalier?. I can not get to it.
Most of the time it breaks off and you will need to drill it out and replace screew.
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.
Replace the screws.
The distributor cap is to the rear of the engine behind the air intake. To replace it, I recommend moving the air intake out of the way.