2000 Chrysler Cirrus Spark Plug Wire Came Off Distributer While Running

2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
97,000 MILES
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Spark plug wire came off from distributer while running. Stalled, replace wire back on. Wont start and no spark, why?
Oct 24, 2012 at 1:57 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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most likely has failed the distributor. common failure for this type of system

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Oct 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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Alrighty then, I will replace the distributer assembly. Thanks, I will advise you of progress
Oct 24, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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JOHNTUCKER
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That did it, but now the idle is high and it misfires on one cylinder. Never had any issues prior to that wire coming out. Can I drive it to my mechanic 25 miles away?
Oct 25, 2012 at 12:48 AM
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