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Distributors and Distributor Caps

Distributors and distributor caps are components of an ignition system. Most internal combustion engines use these to deliver high voltage sparks into the engine in the correct firing order, which in turn creates combustion.

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What is the function of a car Distributor?

The distributor send high voltage from the ignition coil to the spark plugs. It ensures that they fire at the correct time and in the correct order.

What is the firing order for a Dodge Dakota?

For all Dodge V8 truck engines, the firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

For all Dodge V6 truck engines, the firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

For Dodge inline 6 cylinder engines, the firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4

For all Dodge 4 cylinder engines, the firing order is 1-3-4-2

All dodge distributors rotate clockwise.

You are trying to find the correct placement of the spark plug wires to the distributor cap on a 94 Honda civic ex sohc vtech?

Suggest you call your local auto parts store and ask them. Suggest you call your local auto parts store and ask them. Suggest you call your local auto parts store and ask them.

Find distributor on 5.4 motor?

No distributor , Coil On Plug ( C.O.P. ) ignition system

How do you repair an oil leak coming from the distributor?

This can be tricky. The base of a distributor is sealed with several "O" rings and to replace them requires removal of the entire distributor. A shop will charge no more than an hours labour for this. Or a "Quick" fix is to loosen the bolt securing the distributor and lift it out slightly and the wipe all oil away from the mating surfaces. Then use a heat resistant silicone and apply a small amount to the mating surfaces, drop the distributor into place, secure the bolts and wait several hours and then start.

How do you remove distributor from old engine and install on new engine on 1990 jeep yj?

to remove distributer from old engine, remove distributer cap, noting the position of rotar button. remove one bolt that secures distributor to block. lift ditributer out paying attention to the movement of rotor button. u need to note this when re installing so as distributor goes back in, close to same timing setting. replace bolt but do not tighten fully you will then need to recheck timing. if timing is correct engine will start. if backfiing occurs, your distributor is in , 180 degrees wrong. remove distributer, turn rotor 180 degrees then reinstall. check timing again

How do you remove a stuck distributor rotor on a 98 Honda civic?

shoud be a Philips screw on the side of the rotor. remove carefully using a quality screwdriver.

sometimes the rotor sticks on. get a hammer and metal or wood bar/stick tap at the top behind the rotor to get it to move. it might take a minute but keep at it and it will eventually move . I had to tap mine all the way off the distro.

Or squirt some penetrating lube in the screw hole, wait a few minutes and try to twist it. When it breaks loose it will be easy to get off.

Why does a 1996 Plymouth breeze start and run until it gets warm then stalls and wont start again until it cools off?

A 1996 Plymouth Breeze that starts and runs until it warms up, but then stalls might have a problem with a temperature sensor. The sensor is telling the computer that the temperature is too high for the engine to operate safely. Check the Electronic Temperature Sensor or the Manifold Pressure Sensor (MAP).

What are the plug lead positions on the distributor of a mk 2 fista?

It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure the 'firing order' for the mk 2 fiesta is 1-3-4-2. So if you look at engine from the front #1 cylinder is the left one (furthest from distributor). The easiest way to align you engine timing/firing order is to remove the cam-belt cover on the left-hand side of engine (10mm socket, bit of a squeeze). You will now be able to see the timing marks on the cam pulley wheel & engine block, to line these up put the car in 1st gear and rock/push the car enough to turn the pulley without starting the car. you now have the firing position for #1 cylinder, the 'dizzy' cap only fits one way so fit lead for #1 where the rota arm is positioned, bear in mind the engine rotates anti-clockwise as look across engine bay from near side or towards you if you standing in front. Fit lead for #3, #4 then #2.

Your 97 aurora won't start you are getting a message clean key and wait 3 minutes How can you fix this the car starts after 3 minutes just fine?

Just about all GM cars have a Vats theft system in stalled on them. The little button on your ignition key (the black plastic tab/button with a silver pin is a resistor. when you put the key in ignition this resistor is checked for the correct resistonce (there are 15 different ones) Any way if there is dirt on key or inside the igniton switch the Vats system thinks your tru to steal your car. It resets after the three minents. The key seating in the switch for these 3 mins will probly make enought contact to read the risitor correctry. All you have to do is spray some contact cleaner on key and into the igntion key hole. some times just some WD 40 will clean it enought. Hope this helps, Ben Parker, San Jose,Ca. I've had a 97 Olds Achieva since August 2005. Ever since the beginning I've had problems with the security light/starting problem. Invariably when I needed to go somewhere or was in a hurry it would cut out and wouldn't start, or I had to wait 7-8 minutes for the security light to stop blinking. Just this last week the solution came! First off, if you turn on the key and if the lights on the dash lights don't go on, wait until they do. When they go on, if the security light is blinking, wait until it stops. Then wait until the bell stops ringing. Wait until the 'groaning' sound stops. Wait a few seconds more. Then without turning the key off, start the car without pressing on the accelerator. It's worked every time for me the last couple of weeks. C Aaron Salt Lake City, Utah

What is the wiring diagram order on the distributor cap for a 1989 Ford E150 van?

Answer Firing orderThe firing order for a 302 (5.0) is 15426378 and a 351W (5.8) is 13726548. Be aware that both engines fire in a counterclockwise rotation. The 300 6 cylinder is 153624 with a clockwise rotation.

The HO 302(5.0) has the same firing order as the 351W. Generally speaking, older 302s have the 15426378 firing order, while newer "5.0" 302s have the 13726548 firing order. The proper firing order for the engine is usually cast into the intake manifold.

What is a distributor?

It is a device connected to an engines cam that is made to deliver a high voltage spark to the combustion chamber at a precise moment through a spark plug.

On the distributor cap on a 1978 Chevy Impala engine 305 wear do the wire that say bat goes to does it go to the starter or wear?

hope this helpsprobally so.the battery will have there wires to a ground on the engine (black) and the hot to the starter(red).the other wires go to the selinoid which lead to the alternator and engine harness.plug your wire into the battery side of the distributor cap(right side)the other side is for tach it should be labeld on top of the cap if yours is a double hook up one.if not plug your wire in it will go to the battery through the harness.

What is 202 point gap red motor?

i think its about 16thou. I'll know for sure 2moro when i get the bloody thing running right.

What is the purpose of an ignition module?

It is to distribute the signals from the electronic control module to operate the coils.

How do you know if a ignition coil still works?

Is this a conventional coil, a hei coil, or a coil over each plug?? need more info, but is has a wire, hold approximately 1/4 inch from ground and see if archs, if High Energy coil, hold plug wire about 1/4 in from ground and see if fires, if coil over plug individualy, not sure how to check them. good luck