Keep the spark trigger inside your distributor working the way it should with the Standard Ignition Distributor Ignition Pickup LX-317. This ignition pickup drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1978-1980 Buick LeSabre, the 1978-1981 Buick Regal, and the 1979-1981 Buick Riviera, sending the timing signal your ignition system relies on to fire each plug on schedule.
Mounted in the distributor, the pickup senses the rotating reluctor/armature and generates the trigger signal that tells the ignition control module when to fire the coil. If a failed pickup is the cause of your trouble, this replaces it.
- Signal generation: produces the electrical trigger the ignition module uses to time spark delivery.
- Distributor-mounted: installs inside the distributor to read reluctor rotation.
- Direct-fit replacement: designed to install on the listed Buick applications.
Signs this pickup may need replacing include intermittent misfire, hard starting, stalling, or a no-start condition — diagnose the cause before replacing, since these symptoms can have other sources.
Interchange: ME49 · MP126 · 1894311 · 1937677 · 1977612
Manufacturer part number LX-317 (also LX317).
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this distributor ignition pickup do?
It senses the rotating reluctor inside the distributor and generates the trigger signal the ignition control module uses to time when the coil fires the spark plugs.
Will the LX-317 fit my vehicle?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1978-1980 Buick LeSabre, 1978-1981 Buick Regal, and 1979-1981 Buick Riviera. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
What are the signs this pickup may need replacing?
Intermittent misfire, hard starting, stalling, or a no-start condition can point to a failing pickup. Diagnose the cause first, as these symptoms can have other sources.
What numbers does this part interchange with?
It cross-references ME49, MP126, 1894311, 1937677, and 1977612.
Where is this pickup located?
It mounts inside the distributor, where it reads the rotating reluctor to produce the ignition timing signal.
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