What would a car do when trying to start if distributor cap is broken my car has weird chugging sound when trying to start whants to start but doesnt?

1. Can bad distributor cap cause car not start?
2. What happens when distributor cap goes bad?
3. What does it mean if my car turns over but wont start?
4. What happens if your distributor timing is off?
5. What causes distributor rotor to break?
6. Can you repair a cracked distributor cap?
7. Can a bad distributor cause loss of power?
8. What would cause a car to randomly not start?
9. What sensor would stop a car from starting?

Can bad distributor cap cause car not start?

Distributor cap problems, including clogged, cracked, corroded or faulty cap, can cause performance issues ranging from rough idling to stalling, or worse, your car might just refuse to start at all.

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.

What does it mean if my car turns over but wont start?

Why Won't My Car Start? When your engine cranks but won't start or run, it could mean your engine is having trouble producing a spark, getting fuel, or creating compression. The most common causes are problems in the ignition (for example, a bad ignition coil) or fuel system (for example, a clogged fuel filter).

What happens if your distributor timing is off?

Ignition timing retarding causes the spark plug to fire later in the compression stroke. The effects of retarding ignition timing include reducing engine detonation, which is combustion inside the cylinders after the spark plug fires. This is also known as engine knocking.

What causes distributor rotor to break?

Re: Distributor rotor keeps breaking (mgyip)

It is possible that the front motor mount is bad. Motor leans back as you accelerate and the distributor cap rubs against something (ie: the master cylinder) and pushes it into the rotor button as it is turning and snap, a broken rotor button.

Can you repair a cracked distributor cap?

It is not advisable to attempt repairs on distributor caps as the inserts are moulded in the cap and cannot be removed. Also, the cost of a new cap is much less than the labor involved in attempting a repair.

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].

What would cause a car to randomly not start?

If your vehicle won't start, it's usually caused by a dying or dead battery, loose or corroded connection cables, a bad alternator or an issue with the starter. It can be hard to determine if you're dealing with a battery or an alternator problem.

What sensor would stop a car from starting?

A crankshaft position sensor (crank sensor) is an important device measuring the engine RPM and tracing the crankshaft position. The car won't start if the crankshaft position sensor doesn't work properly. The crank sensor can fail, or its wiring can get damaged. This may cause the car to stall or not start.