Distributor Primary Lead Wire

Critical For Operation

Ignition System

Carries the electrical current from the ignition coil to the distributor.

The distributor primary lead wire connects the ignition coil to the distributor, allowing the high-voltage current to be delivered to the distributor for spark distribution.

💵

Typical part cost

$10–$30🔒

🔧

Typical labor cost

$50–$100🔒

🛣️

Typically lasts

80,000–150,000 mi

📅

Or about

5.0–10.0 years

🛠️

DIY difficulty

3/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Distributor Primary Lead Wire is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Engine misfires

Poor engine performance

Hard starting

Electrical short

Blown fuses

Loss of power

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Distributor Primary Lead Wire

No standard interval on file

Inspect Distributor Primary Lead Wire

No standard interval on file

Test Distributor Primary Lead Wire

No standard interval on file