On engines that still use one, the distributor's rotor
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Correct answer to question 128 (Auto & Shop Information): directs high voltage to each spark plug wire in firing order
Method
As the rotor spins inside the cap, its tip passes close to each terminal in turn, sending the coil's spark to the correct cylinder at the correct moment.
Updated: November 2026
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