Does a 2000 neon have distributor cap?

1. Does my car have a distributor cap?
2. Where is the distributor cap located?
3. What are the symptoms of a bad distributor cap and rotor?
4. When did they stop using distributor caps?
5. How do I know what kind of distributor I have?
6. What is under the distributor cap?
7. Is the ignition coil in the distributor?
8. What happens when distributor cap goes bad?
9. Do I need to replace distributor cap?
10. Can a bad distributor cause loss of power?

Does my car have a distributor cap?

Cars today don't have distributors or distributor caps. Okay, some do. ... Or if they do, there are stubby little plug wires that lead not from the distributor (which isn't there anyway) to the plugs, but only from one plug to another plug.

Where is the distributor cap located?

The distributor cap is located under the car's hood. Open the hood and look around for a plastic grey component near the centre of the engine. The distributor cap looks like a crown that has black cables connected to the spokes on its top. These thick black cables are spark plug wires which power your car's engine.

What are the symptoms of a bad distributor cap and rotor?

Common signs include engine misfires, car not starting, the Check Engine Light coming on, and excessive or unusual engine noises.

When did they stop using distributor caps?

For the most part, distributors were phased out by 2008. That was the last year that I have seen in a car anyway.

How do I know what kind of distributor I have?

If you can get to, or remove your distributor, you should be able to see product numbers or visible markings on the outer casing. Failing that, a distributor can often be identified visually, so sending us details of the car and photos of the distributor should allow us to identify the exact model you need.

What is under the distributor cap?

The metal part of the rotor contacts the high voltage cable from the ignition coil via a spring-loaded carbon brush on the underside of the distributor cap. ... Usually there is also a capacitor attached to the distributor.

Is the ignition coil in the distributor?

The ignition coil is the part of your engine that produces high voltage in order to power your cylinders. The distributor is what gets that high voltage from the coil to the right cylinder. ... The coil's ground side connects to breaker points, which are connected by a lever to a cam in the middle of the distributor.

What happens when distributor cap goes bad?

A faulty distributor cap can cause your engine to stall. Voltage must be produced by the spinning distributor rotor for the engine to keep running. If the rotor does not rotate properly, the engine loses power and stalls out as you're trying to drive. The longer you let this go on, the worse it will get.

Do I need to replace distributor cap?

Replacing the distributor cap and rotor at the same time should be completed every 50,000 miles, regardless of whether or not they are damaged. If your vehicle does not put on a lot of miles every year, it's also a good idea to replace them every three years.

Can a bad distributor cause loss of power?

Bad spark plugs, fouled-up plug wires or a cracked distributor cap can cause spark loss, while compression loss -- in which too much of the air-fuel mixture flees a cylinder before going bang -- commonly arises from a leaky exhaust valve or a blown head gasket [sources: B&B; O'Reilly].