The distributor ignition pickup is a component that can be found in old electronic distributor ignition systems.
Distributor ignition pickup operationThe distributor ignition pickup can be found in the distributor and operates as the trigger for the ignition system to start the igniting. The ignition pickup serves as the activation switch for the entire ignition system. The pickup coil also keeps track of the rotation of the distributor and activates the ignition system at the best moment to get a perfectly timed spark which benefits your engine performance.
Common issues with a faulty distributor ignition pickupA faulty distributor ignition pickup can cause the engine to stall or fail to start.