What part is this on my Honda Accord 1996?

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I was looking under the hood, trying to learn what's what, and I was wondering what this was.

The circled part.

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Yor alternator is suspiciously clean. Is it new, or do you just like it better than the other components? — Captain Kenpachi, Commented Mar 11, 2014 at 9:05

Evan Donahue · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-10 19:43:41Z

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Distributor, it's what provides the electrical energy to the spark plugs at the correct time.

answered Mar 10, 2014 at 19:43

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ottesen07 · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-10 22:53:08Z

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Distributor cap, DO NOT switch the cables around

answered Mar 10, 2014 at 22:53

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