How to Replace Ignition Distributor Cap and Rotor Honda Civic

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This video goes over how to replace an ignition distributor cap and rotor on a 1998 Honda Civic with a 1.6 motor. This should be the same process for any 1998 -2002 Honda Civic with a 1.6. A cap and rotor is something found in older model cars with a distributor style ignition system. The heart of the distributor style system is the distributor, which is an engine driven device that passes voltage from the ignition coil, through plug wires to the spark plugs. Newer cars no longer have distributors, they have individual coils instead. A cap and rotor, spark plugs and wires are maintenance items that will eventually wear out overtime/miles. Signs of a bad cap and rotor could be a check engine light, misfiring, rough running, extended cranking or no starting.
Tools needed:
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Parts:
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These are the tools we used or something that was similar. There are many manufacturers and various prices . It's a good idea to buy the better tool with the best warranty and easiest exchange in case of tool failure.
Disclaimer:
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[@adrianspain885]

What exactly is the distributor connected to…. I changed my seals the other day and everything went fine until I was putting it back on , I was tightening the top bolt and the threaded hole snapped so the distributor is now only held in by the 2 bottom bolts

[@TheAutoTeacher]

On most overhead camshaft engines, the distributor shaft is attached directly to a camshaft.

[@adrianspain885]

@@TheAutoTeacher the 3 12mm bolts I mean sorry, does those screw into the engine it’s itself ?. I have a 97 Acura cl , the layout looks similar to the car in the video. So the 12mm at the top , the threaded whole it screws into is what snap open for some reason I didn’t really torque it much , which is why this is kind of blowin me

[@TrishCanyon8]

Thank you ❤

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You're welcome!