When to replace distributor rotor and spark plug?
It’s also vital to take time to mark the location of the distributor, the distributor cap, spark plug wires and the rotor on the bottom of the distributor before it’s removed; and during the removal process. Failure to properly mark the wires and reinstall the new distributor cap exactly as the used one was removed can result in ignition problems.
What can cause a distributor cap to fail?
In fact, as the image above indicates, there are several problems that can cause the distributor cap to fail including: Small cracks in the housing Broken spark plug wire tower Excessive carbon tracks embedded on the distributor cap terminal Burned distributor cap terminals
How to replace a distributor cap and rotor?
Step 1: Remove battery cables: Remove the positive and negative battery cable and place them away from the battery terminals before proceeding. Step 2: Remove engine cover and air filter housing: In many instances you’ll have to remove the engine cover and air filter housing in order to have free access to remove the distributor cap and rotor.
Is the distributor cap connected to the Check Engine light?
The Check Engine Light is illuminated: The distributor cap and rotor are vital parts of the ignition system on most older vehicles on the road today. However, on most vehicles made after 1985, a Check Engine Light was connected to major components including the distributor and illuminates when a problem exists.
How do you remove a spark plug from a distribitor?
Wiggling and slightly twisting the wire boots while pulling upwards will aid in removal. It is a good idea to trace the spark plug wires from each cylinder back to the distributor cap when labeling the wires. Now that the spark plug wires and coil wire are removed from the distribitor cap, the cap can be removed from the distributor.
It’s also vital to take time to mark the location of the distributor, the distributor cap, spark plug wires and the rotor on the bottom of the distributor before it’s removed; and during the removal process. Failure to properly mark the wires and reinstall the new distributor cap exactly as the used one was removed can result in ignition problems.
What’s the best way to replace a distributor cap?
A good tip is to start at the 12 o’clock position on the distributor cap, and mark them in order in a clockwise motion. This will ensure that when you reinstall the spark plug wires on the new distributor cap they will be in order.
In fact, as the image above indicates, there are several problems that can cause the distributor cap to fail including: Small cracks in the housing Broken spark plug wire tower Excessive carbon tracks embedded on the distributor cap terminal Burned distributor cap terminals