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On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement is $337 with $197 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.
| Car | Service | Estimate | Shop/Dealer Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SELV8-4.2L | Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement | Estimate$548.42 | Shop/Dealer Price$653.08 - $952.87 |
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SELV8-4.2L | Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement | Estimate$539.41 | Shop/Dealer Price$640.97 - $938.45 |
When the engine is running, high voltage created by the ignition coil travels through the coil wire to the ignition rotor. As the ignition rotor turns in the distributor, the rotor distributes the spark by sending it in a synchronized order through the spark plug wires to the spark plug located in each of the engine's cylinders.
The distributor is a main component of the ignition system. It takes very high voltage and delivers it to fire the spark plugs.
Whenever your vehicle has routine maintenance or servicing, the ignition system should be inspected thoroughly. If you ever notice your ignition system having a hard time (such as your car having trouble turning on or staying on), then you should schedule an inspection.
The distributor rotor and cap is used when the engine is running. During this time, high voltage is created by the ignition coil, and sent through the coil wire to the ignition rotor. This rotor turns inside the distributor, and as it does so, it evenly distributes sparks to the spark plugs, through the spark plug wires. The spark plugs then use this spark to ignite the fuel mixture, which allows the engine to keep running.
If the distributor rotor and cap malfunction, the voltage from the ignition coil won’t be redistributed to the spark plugs, and your engine will either have a hard time running, or won’t run at all.
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