# Ignition system

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-system/32327>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 24, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-system/32327 "2009-06-24T17:17:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![jack\_3240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@jack\_3240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack_3240)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-system/32327/1 "2009-06-24T17:17:54Z")

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I just had my 1996 volvo 960 detailed and engine pressure washed. I thing condensation maybe be in the distributor cap. Where is it?

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**Author:** ![jack\_3240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@jack\_3240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack_3240)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2009, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-system/32327/2 "2009-06-24T17:21:32Z")

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It developed and engine miss just after the pressure wash. Please submit answers to jack3240@ [comcast.net](http://comcast.net) I can’t seem to find the distributor??? I’ll appreciate anyone that can help soon. Unemployed and can’t drive. Thanks

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-system/32327/3 "2009-06-24T17:29:44Z")

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There may not be a distributor. When you trace the spark plugs from the plugs to the other end, where do they lead?

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-system/32327/4 "2009-06-24T17:47:43Z")

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Lookie here! This site (auto zone) shows how it’s done (with pictures!). You may have to register (free and easy) to see the good stuff: [http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?chapterTitle=Routine+Maintenance+And+Tune-up&partName=Spark+Plug+Wires&pageId=0900c1528008c2c4&subChapterTitle=Distributor+Cap+And+Rotor&partId=0900c1528008c2be](http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?chapterTitle=Routine+Maintenance+And+Tune-up&partName=Spark+Plug+Wires&pageId=0900c1528008c2c4&subChapterTitle=Distributor+Cap+And+Rotor&partId=0900c1528008c2be)

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**Author:** ![jack\_3240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@jack\_3240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack_3240)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-system/32327/5 "2009-06-24T18:38:13Z")

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the [jack3240@comcast.net](mailto:jack3240@comcast.net) is no good. Comcast service out temporarily. Please jsut submit to site. THANKS JACK 3240!!!