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What is Ignition distributor?
Ignition distributors are used in gasoline engines to provide a properly timed, high voltage to the spark plugs. A gasoline engine cannot run on gas and air alone. The engine must have a way to ignite the gas and air that enter the engine combustion chamber. To do this, a spark plug is threaded into an area of the combustion chamber and high voltage is sent to the plug from an ignition coil. This creates a spark which ignites the air and fuel creating an explosion which heats the air and forces the piston down, creating power.
This Ignition distributor fits for the following vehicles:
1996 - 1998 Honda Civic 1.6L
1996 - 1997 Honda Del Sol 1.6L S & SI Models
1997 Acura EL 1.6L
Replace OE number:
- 30100-P2E-A01, TD-80U
- TD-98U, 606-58899
- 30100-P2E-A02
- 30105-P2E-A01
How to replace the Ignition distributor?
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Part 1: Taking apart the battery cable Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable. Before you remove a distributor you should disconnect the negative battery cable so that no one can crank the engine while you complete the procedure. Step 2: Locate the distributor. You will need to locate the distributor. It is commonly located on the top of the engine block in either the front, or rear of V-6 and V-8 engines, or on the side of the block on 4 and 6 cylinder engines. Step 3: Mark spark plug wire position. Tip: If there is an arrow indicating rotation on the cap, make sure you note which direction the numbered wires should be installed on the cap. Step 4: Remove the distributor cap. Note: The following steps are very important for starting the engine later. Once the cap is removed, you will need to make a mark on the engine, fender shield, radiator or some other clean area directly in-line with the direction that the rotor points. |
Step 5: Mark the housing. Make another mark on the distributor housing so you know where the rotor was pointing on the distributor. Step 6: Disconnect wiring and/or vacuum lines. Disconnect any primary electrical wiring or vacuum lines the distributor may have. Step 7: Disconnect the connector. Remove the connector from any brackets holding it in, and pull the locking tab to disconnect it. Step 8: Remove hold down bolt and clamp. The distributor is held in place by a bolt typically called the hold down bolt. Part 2: Inspecting the distributor Step 1: Inspect the distributor. Once the distributor is removed, look at the drive gear on the bottom of the distributor shaft. It should not be loose or appear to have any significant wear or chips missing in the gear. The distributor shaft should spin freely without significant play. |
Part 3: Installing the distributor Step 1: Match rotor position to old distributor When you removed the old distributor, you will have marked the position where the distributor engages the engine. This will allow you to match the location on the new distributor and ease the alignment when installing. Match the rotor and alignment marks made on the old distributor to the new distributor. Step 2: Mount new distributor With the marks on the engine aligned with the marks you have made on your distributor cap, screw down the mounting bolts and clamp (if applicable) on the distributor, leaving the screws slightly loose until a further step. Step 3: Connect spark plug wires Reconnect the spark plug wires to their proper location. Each spark plug wire must be connected in the correct firing order with the cylinder they correspond to. They should have been labeled when removing the old distributor. |
Step 4: Connect battery cable Reconnect battery cable to restore power to the vehicle. Step 5: Start engine Start the vehicle and allow it to idle for about a minute. The vehicle may not start the first time. If this is the case, make a very tiny(1/16) adjustment to the rotor, and try again. If the vehicle is still not starting, try it in the opposite direction, or take it another increment in the same direction. Step 6: Adjust timing Using a timing light on the first spark plug, slightly rotate the distributor cap until the vehicle manufacturer's specifications are met. Step 7: Tighten down mounting screws With timing set, finish screwing down and tightening the mounting screws on the distributor. Step 8: Test drive Drive the vehicle and check for any driveability issues. If any issues arise, the timing is going to be the first place to start further adjustments. |
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