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Adjust Ignition Timing Service

How much does a Adjust Ignition Timing cost?

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

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2004 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2005 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2006 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeAdjust Ignition TimingEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
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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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Jonathan

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Jonathan
15 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - 50 Point Safety Inspection - Decatur, Georgia
Jonathan arrived extremely late to my appointment. Though he stated his GPS did not recognize the address, when I spoke with him at the time he was supposed to be at the appointment, he was just getting off of the interstate and was still about 30 minutes away. I can understand being a few minutes late due to being unable to find a place, but 30 minutes seems to be poor planning on his end and shows a lack of concern for my time. Moreover, when I picked up my keys, he did not go over any of the things he found with my car. He indicated in the report that no warning lights were displayed on my dash, which was untrue. He also quoted me for a service, without even explaining to me why I would need the service completed. I am skeptical to every use this service again. All in all, I was less than thrilled with this experience.

Clark

16 years of experience
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Clark
16 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - Oil Change - Portland, Oregon
Clark was great! on time, accommodated a driveway blockage with our treework...great feedback on mechanical issues.

Leo

5 years of experience
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Leo
5 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - Battery - Los Angeles, California
He arrived early, completed the job extremely quickly, was knowledgable, friendly, and very professional. Could not have gone more smoothly!

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Scion xA L4-1.5L - Automatic Transmission Fluid Service - Folsom, California
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