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How much does a Adjust Ignition Timing cost?

On average, the cost for a Toyota MR2 Spyder Adjust Ignition Timing is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2000 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8L	Service typeAdjust Ignition Timing	Estimate$114.99	Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2004 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8L	Service typeAdjust Ignition Timing	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2002 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8L	Service typeAdjust Ignition Timing	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2005 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8L	Service typeAdjust Ignition Timing	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2003 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8L	Service typeAdjust Ignition Timing	Estimate$94.99	Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2001 Toyota MR2 SpyderL4-1.8L	Service typeAdjust Ignition Timing	Estimate$94.99	Shop/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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Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Check Engine Light is on - Las Vegas, Nevada

This was the first time I used this service, I wasn't exactly sure how or what I was supposed to do. I later figured it out over time. At the end of the appointment, he figured out or will be trying to solve the engine light issue. The same problem that a regular mechanic couldn't figure out after looking at my car for 6 hours but managed to "find other issues" with the vehicle. I may be using this service more in the service, I like the fact that they come to the work so we don't have to take off time.

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Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Exhaust Manifold Repair - Los Altos, California

Trung did a great job and worked thru the inevitable challenges of replacing parts on a 15 year old car....in this case a frozen exhaust manifold stud which broke on dis-assembly. He obtained the part without me having to deal with it and was promptly back the next day to finish up while I was at work.

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by Andy

Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Oil or Fluid is leaking - San Jose, California

Whitney is the best. He diagnosed my problem and some other issues I hadn't even brought up, suggested ways to deal with the problems without forking over a ton of money, and made himself very available for help in the future. I would 100% recommend him to anyone. Thanks Whitney!

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by James

Toyota MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Hallandale, Florida

Prompt, courteous, thorough— an excellent job. Purchasing a used, 2001 vehicle 700 miles away. Put my mind at ease. Menes well spent.

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