Distributor (Cherokee & Wrangler)

NOTE: Grand Cherokee is not equipped with a distributor. CMP sensor is located on top of oil pump drive shaft assembly. See INPUT SIGNALS .

Distributor consists of camshaft position sensor, cap and rotor. See Fig 1. Distributor does not use centrifugal or vacuum advance mechanisms to advance ignition timing. Ignition timing advance is electronically controlled by PCM. See INPUT SIGNALS .

Fig 1: Identifying Distributor Components (Typical)

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