How A Faulty Distributor Cap Affects The

Vehicle?

Components of ignition system….

• Ignition coil • Distributor • Spark Plug Wire • Distributor and distributor cap • Spark Plugs…

Understanding A Distributor :

What are the symptoms of a bad distributor cap..????

Fluctuating RPM Engine Misfire

If there is a noticeable shaking and rumbling when vehicle is stationary, then it’s the indication that rotor inside the cap is

not spinning properly.

This problem develops due to the faulty distributor cap…………

If the vehicle is showing problem while starting then it must be a problem of broken distributor cap……

The gradual build of up oil and dirt can clog up the distributor cap and that slows down the rotor movement …..

This problem causes the vehicle to stall and backfire while the engine is running…

When you starts the vehicle, if you are experiencing a high pitched squealing noise then it’s a strong indicator of distributor problem..

The continuous build up of pollutants and grease on distributor cap can cause this noise when air enters to engine…

The radiator cap needs cleaning and after that, if the noise continues then replace the radiator..

Fluctuating RPM

The poor connection between distributor cap and wire creates fluctuation in engines RPM……..

Engine Misfire

Engine misfire happens due to the improper air-fuel mixture or low availability of fuel at time of combustion..

Many of the distributor problems are the reason of gradual build up of corrosive material, dirt, sludge, and oil that can be solved by a regular servicing and maintenance …

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