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How much does a Adjust Ignition Timing cost?

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

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1997 Jeep CherokeeL6-4.0LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2015 Jeep CherokeeL4-2.4LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1987 Jeep CherokeeL6-4.0LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1986 Jeep CherokeeL4-2.5LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1993 Jeep CherokeeL4-2.5LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1981 Jeep CherokeeL6-4.2LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1985 Jeep CherokeeV6-2.8LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1985 Jeep CherokeeL4-2.1L Turbo DieselService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
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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.

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Carlos
28 years of experience
Jeep Cherokee L6-4.0L - Adjust Ignition Timing - Glendora, California
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Jeep Cherokee V6-3.2L - Brake Rotor/Disc Replacement (Front) - Capitol Heights, Maryland
Unbelievable service from Damian. He was very prompt and courteous upon arrival. Not only did he take it upon himself to go to an independent store to find the proper parts for my brake repair, but upon acquiring them had my Natalie installed done in less than 45 minutes. Much appreciation for him, and anything YourMechanic could do to get more employees like him would behove them. Thank you very much, Damian.

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25 years of experience
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Michael
25 years of experience
Jeep Cherokee L6-4.0L - Wheel Bearings Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - Charlotte, North Carolina
Great guy and even better service. He had to wrestle around with some parts, I have an older vehicle. I'll definitely be booking him again. Thanks Mike.

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Jeep Cherokee V6-3.2L - Oil Change - Kansas City, Missouri
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