Distributor Cap & Rotor Replacement

When you bring your car in for a distributor cap and rotor replacement, a mechanic will verify the issue through a series of diagnostic tests. The problem may be as simple as old spark plug wires, a bad ignition coil or a worn out distributor cap or rotor. If it turns out to be one or both of the latter issues, you’re in luck.

Distributor cap and rotor replacements are easy services that can be done in well under an hour, provided your mechanic has the right parts for your vehicle. They’ll simply unplug the spark plug wires from the distributor cap, remove the cap and rotor, replace the rotor, install the new cap and reattach all the wires. Easy as pie!

If the mechanic replaces your distributor cap and rotor and your vehicle maintains a rough start, they may also need to replace your spark plugs or spark plug wires, which can cause a loss of power if their connections are bad. Attempting to start your car when it doesn’t want to start can drain your battery, so they may also need to charge up your car’s battery before giving it back to you.