Acura CL Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement Service

How much does a Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Acura CL Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement is $198 with $58 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1997 Acura CLL4-2.2L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$270.74	Shop/Dealer Price$305.98 - $397.51
1998 Acura CLV6-3.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$285.39	Shop/Dealer Price$323.45 - $430.41
1998 Acura CLL4-2.3L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$275.29	Shop/Dealer Price$310.87 - $410.28
1999 Acura CLL4-2.3L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$275.29	Shop/Dealer Price$310.87 - $410.28
1997 Acura CLV6-3.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$285.39	Shop/Dealer Price$326.07 - $434.99
1999 Acura CLV6-3.0L	Service typeDistributor Cap and Rotor Replacement	Estimate$285.39	Shop/Dealer Price$323.74 - $430.91

Show example Acura CL Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement prices

What are the Distributor Rotor and Cap all about?

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.

Keep in mind:

When the distributor rotor and cap are replaced, the entire ignition system should be inspected.
After replacing the distributor rotor and cap, the ignition wires will need to be reinstalled.

How it's done:

Check the ignition system.
Replace the cap and rotor if found faulty.
Re-check the ignition system.
Check ignition timing if needed.

Our recommendation:

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.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Distributor Rotor and Cap?

Engine misfires.
Car does not start.
Noises from the engine.
Check engine light is on.

How important is this service?

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.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Acura mechanics

Real customer reviews from Acura owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(125)

Rating Summary

114

6

2

0

3

114

6

2

0

3

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Daniel

12 years of experience

90 reviews

Daniel

12 years of experience

by Lynn

Acura CL V6-3.2L - Oil Change - Las Vegas, Nevada

Everything went smoothly. He was very efficient and knowledgeable. There were a couple of issues with the appointment, but he dealt with them professionally.

Caster

29 years of experience

176 reviews

Caster

29 years of experience

by Mike

Acura CL V6-3.2L - Headlight Bulb Replacement (Driver Side Low Beam, Passenger Side Low Beam) - Petaluma, California

Pleased with the response and service, would recommend

Fadi

21 years of experience

85 reviews

Fadi

21 years of experience

by Daniel

Acura CL V6-3.0L - Drive Belt Tensioner - La Jolla, California

Fadi was great. Knowledgeable and efficient. Showed up early and got the job done on time, all while I was at work so I didn't have to take any time out of my workday to get the car fixed. Definitely recommend.

John

37 years of experience

565 reviews

John

37 years of experience

by Daniel

Acura CL V6-3.0L - Starter - Redwood City, California

Friendly, knowledgable and effective - simple part replacement went smoothly. Tool search could be improved with a little more van organization. Would have appreciated double-checking my diagnosis before beginning work, but turned out the replacement was exactly what was needed.

Excellent Rating

(125)

Rating Summary

114

6

2

0

3

114

6

2

0

3

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

What Causes Hoses to Become Swollen?

Your radiator serves an essential purpose: it helps to eliminate the heat collected by the engine coolant from the engine. Of...

Top Automotive News & Stories: August 20-26

This week's top auto news: 11 speed transmission, Pebble Beach Best in Show, Lamborghini Centenario Roadster, levels of autonomous driving, and more.

How to Remove a Car Battery

An auto battery helps power car electrical systems. To remove a car battery, you will need work gloves, safety goggles, and basic hand tools.

Ac slows down when accelerating

If you are finding that the A/C blower is not blowing as good when accelerating then you may have a weak battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) and alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). You may also have a blower motor that is going bad. First have the...

Engine is spitting and sputtering at startup and wont accelerate

Hi there: When you use an additive to clear up a problem and it works, it's typically an indication of a dirty fuel injector or throttle body issue as opposed to other mechanical component issues. An additive has cleaning chemicals...

Window glue on track

Much of the door, from the interior side, has to be disassembled to diagnose and repair the failure you are describing. The cause should be determined so that the fault is not repeated. The appropriate service to request is window...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com