The Acura distributor is a device in the ignition system of your Acura that distributes the electric current from the ignition coils to the spark plug wires at the appropriate timing. It is typically made of hard plastic and a small amount of copper. Inside the distributor cap of your Acura vehicle is the Acura distributor rotor that spins as it receives current from the ignition coils and passes it on to the copper portion of the cap, which in return passes it on to the spark plugs. A distributor rotor also contains a metal component that permits it to connect with the cables of the spark plugs of the cylinders in the engine.

The rotor is placed on the upper end of the distributor shaft, wherein two screws link the rotor to a plate on top of the shaft. The rotor is fitted with built-in locators that fit snugly into the holes in the plate so it will not fall off. A centrifugal advance mechanism drives the rotor as it turns on the camshaft. Because the distributor cap receives high voltages all the time, it must be regularly inspected and replaced. If not, the carbon tracking will develop in the cap and might cause engine misfires.

The professionals suggest replacement once in every couple of years or every 15,000 miles of distance traveled. Owners of older vehicles should be more wary, as their caps and rotors are more prone to wear out. The best way to check if your distributor caps and distributor rotors are working properly is at night, because you can easily see the lights that they give off from the current.

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