Distribuidores y piezas para Ford Probe

Ford Probe Distributors and Parts

Distributors and related parts are sometimes needed to make repairs to many model years of the Ford Probe. Many ignition problems can be traced back to one of the internal parts of a cars distributor. You can find the right Ford Probe distributors and parts for your vehicle and learn more about them here.

How does a distributor work?

A distributor is an older ignition system technology that uses a spinning rotor to close a circuit to each of a car motors spark plugs in turn. When the circuit is closed, it sends a high voltage current to a spark plug and causes the spark that ignites fuel in one of the motors cylinders. It does this at the speed needed to fire all the cylinders at the precise times required to keep the motor running smoothly.

Are distributors still used in internal combustion engines?

Most engine designs now use electronic ignition control modules that send a signal when each spark plug should spark and ignite its cylinder. Distributors are found in vehicles that were made before the early to mid-2000s.

What are some signs of a failing distributor?

There are a few ways that distributors typically fail:

• Worn-out rotor: Because moving parts wear out over time, this is the most common problem that develops in aging distributors. When the rotor wears out, it wont keep the proper timing, or it may stop turning altogether. In either case, your cars motor will run poorly or not at all.
• Bad ignition coil: Another part that fails is the ignition coil inside the distributor. The coil amplifies the 12V DC current from the cars battery to the high voltage needed for the spark plug. If the coil fails, then the current will be too weak to create a spark, or there will be no current to the spark plugs at all.
• Bad wire connectors: A less common problem is one or more faulty connectors for the wires that connect the distributor to each spark plug. In this case, a replacement distributor cap may be needed.

Are distributors interchangeable parts?

You can sometimes find the same distributor used in several models or model years of vehicles with the same motors in them, but distributors are not interchangeable from one engine to the next as a general rule. Be sure to get the exact distributor for your Ford Probe motor.

Can distributors be repaired without replacing them?

Sometimes, it is less expensive to replace a specific part of a distributor, but some distributors are designed to be replaced as a unit. Check the maintenance manual for your cars motor to see if your distributor can be disassembled. Frequently, you can replace the cap, rotor, or ignition coil without replacing the entire distributor.