BMW 535d xDrive Adjust Ignition Timing at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(6,643)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(6,643)

Adjust Ignition Timing Service

How much does a Adjust Ignition Timing cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 535d xDrive Adjust Ignition Timing is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2016 BMW 535d xDriveL6-3.0L Turbo DieselService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
2015 BMW 535d xDriveL6-3.0L Turbo DieselService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2014 BMW 535d xDriveL6-3.0L Turbo DieselService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
Show example BMW 535d xDrive Adjust Ignition Timing prices

What is ignition timing all about?

Your engine relies on perfect timing to work smoothly and efficiently. This requires ideal ignition timing. The ignition system is responsible for creating the spark that combusts the fuel that powers the cylinders and therefore the engine. In order to have your engine run perfectly, the ignition has to create a spark at the optimal time. As miles accumulate, your ignition system may start to spark at the wrong time, and the timing will need to be adjusted.

Keep in mind:

  • Many modern vehicles have ignition timing that automatically adjusts.
  • Whenever the ignition timing is adjusted, the entire ignition system should be inspected.
  • After adjusting the ignition, the vehicle should run for a few minutes to make sure that it works properly.

How it's done:

  • Hook up timing light
  • Check the ignition timing
  • Adjust if needed

Our recommendation:

The ignition system is a pivotal part of your vehicle, and should always be inspected during routine maintenance and service. During all engine tuneups the ignition timing should be checked.

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to adjust the ignition timing?

  • Car stays running when you turn it off
  • Rattling noise from the engine

How important is this service?

Your engine has four basic steps of operation. The first is intake, where fuel is added to the cylinders. The second is compression, where the fuel is compressed in the cylinder. The third is power, where the compressed fuel is combusted, thus firing the cylinders. And the fourth is exhaust.

Your ignition system plays a key role in between the second and third steps. The ignition system sends a strong current to the spark plug, where a spark is created that helps ignite the fuel. This happens immediately after compression; the spark ignites the compressed fuel, which combusts it and creates the power. Over time the ignition timing can be altered, and the spark will not occur between compression and power. As a result, the fuel will have a hard time combusting, the cylinder will not be as powerful, and the engine will have problems.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6,643)

Rating Summary
6,192
205
60
44
142
6,192
205
60
44
142

Eliud

23 years of experience
202 reviews
Eliud
23 years of experience
BMW 535d xDrive L6-3.0L Turbo Diesel - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Loganville, Georgia
GReat service and even arrived earlier than our appointment which worked great for me. Was willing to answer all of my questions

Shawn

12 years of experience
291 reviews
Shawn
12 years of experience
BMW 535d xDrive L6-3.0L Turbo Diesel - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front, Passenger Side Front) - Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Professional. Friendly, goes above and beyond

MICHAEL

33 years of experience
184 reviews
MICHAEL
33 years of experience
BMW X5 L6-3.0L Turbo - Brake System Flush - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Mike was great!, professional, knowledgeable and courteous. I will be booking his services again. Thanks Mike!

Joseph

27 years of experience
578 reviews
Joseph
27 years of experience
BMW 128i L6-3.0L - Ignition Coil - Houston, Texas
I was impressed with Joseph work. I couldnt belive he did the wrk n only 20 min. And I was told by other machanics that it was ganna be a 2 hr job.. Im deffently going to recomend Joseph and use his servive again.. thanks Joseph for a fast and great job..

Excellent Rating

(6,643)

Rating Summary
6,192
205
60
44
142
6,192
205
60
44
142
Number of BMW services completed
73073+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of Bad or Failing Vacuum Hoses
Common signs include the Check Engine Light coming on, the engine not running smoothly, and the engine losing power or not starting.
P0235 OBD-II Trouble Code: Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
P0235 P0235 code definition Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Malfunction What the P0235 code means P0235 is an OBD-II generic code that is triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects intake boost pressure sensor A input malfunction when compared...
10 Best Stores to Buy Auto Parts in Manchester, New Hampshire
Automotive technicians rely on auto parts stores to add and replace car parts. The best auto parts shop in Manchester is Advance Auto Parts.

It's going 20 miles per hour in 3rd gear. The car was in reverse and wouldn't move but it will accelerate.

Hi there. The transmission is in limp mode to only go in 3rd gear. The reverse not working and then all of a sudden it works, but will not accelerate past 20 mph, then either the transmission is slipping or...

Location of the door actuator that controls the defrost floor and vents. Controls where the air goes through.

I will tell you where it is located, but it requires the removal of the glove box to access it. In addition, there are

Car overheating/fluctuating on temperature.

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several other components that can cause a malfunction with the cooling system. You are in the right realm of thinking however, and there is likely a bad circulation of coolant or air...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com