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Ignition Breaker Points

Critical For Operation

Ignition System

Controls the timing of the ignition spark by opening and closing the ignition circuit.

The ignition breaker points open and close the ignition circuit, creating the timed spark necessary to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the engine’s combustion chamber.

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Typical part cost
$20–$60🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$100🔒
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Typically lasts
50,000–100,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
3/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Ignition Breaker Points is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Engine misfires
Poor fuel economy
Difficulty starting
Rough idling

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Ignition Breaker Points

No standard interval on file

Inspect Ignition Breaker Points

No standard interval on file