Glossary / Suspension

rotor

27 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a rotating part that sends sparks to the plugs in order.

Technical Definition

In a distributor-based ignition system, the rotor directs high voltage from the coil to each spark plug.

Hear It Discussed

"But the big thing is, I'll get it going, and then it'll run really rough, and then it'll come, it'll die, and then it won't start again. Right. And I'm wondering if it's the rotor, because I'm..."
#2611: Hey, Mr. Spaceman The Best of Car Talk 19:36

"...there's all the rotor is showing. The pad, the caliper is basically banging."
Alpine A110 Review; "Can I Drive on This?"; 15 Yrs of TST The Smoking Tire 29:38

"[1548.1s] wire set, distributor cap, rotor, fuel filter, [1552.5s] manifold pressure sensor."
In Studio Talking Cars and Car Repairs It's Under The Hood Under The Hood show 25:50