Jeep Belts & Ignition Service

Your Jeep is a tool that can take you to many great places. Whether you want to take it for a weekend ski trip, go on a road trip with friends, fill it to the brim with your kids to the soccer game or go camping, your Jeep can be part of your life for the short and long run. With that being said, if you want your Jeep to perform its best, you should take it in for service. One thing that you may need looked at over time is your ignition and sometimes even the belts.

Now, you may be thinking, can I replace the belts on my Jeep? While the parts are not expensive and it may seem easy, the truth is that new automobiles aren't easy to work on. Luckily, a mechanic will know what he or she is doing while replacing the belt. Not only that, what may take you hours of searching for the tools and going under the hood will only take a trained mechanic a short period of time, which means your Jeep will be in service longer.

Ignition issues are also hard to diagnose and often are the result of other issues that cause it to not function. The battery, starter or other electric wires can leave a driver in problems when it comes to his or her ignition. For this reason, it's best to bring your Jeep into a professional mechanic who knows what they are doing, so they can diagnose the issue correctly and fix it quickly and without causing any other issues to your Jeep. Schedule an appointment today.

Now that you know that it may not be the best idea to replace your own belts or do your own ignition service, you may want to know when is the best time to have them looked at. Well, the answer for belts is very simple. If your belts stop functioning, you will need to be towed and have them replaced. This could be costly as a broken belt can damage other components of the Jeep. However, the reality is if you bring your Jeep into a machina on a regular basis, or better yet the dealership where you bought it, they can look at it and recommend that you replace the belts when they look weathered and cracked.

Ignition issues are the same. If your car fails to start or you notice that it's slower starting, that might be a problem. This generally happens when you have a Jeep that is over 10-15 years old as some components simply stop functioning, and that's the normal part of owning a Jeep, or any vehicle for that matter. Again, if you take your Jeep in for regular servicing at either a dealer or the dealership where you bought it, they can diagnose any issues and take the problem on before getting out of control. Remember, being stranded can be costly if you need to be towed. Not only that, it can be dangerous and inconvenient if you can't start your car in the middle of nowhere. 

Once you decide that you need your belts replaced, a certified mechanic will make sure that it's truly the best course of action. Then, he or she will let you know the cost before performing the work. If you go to a dealer such as Bournival Jeep, they can replace belts such as the serpentine belt, which delivers power to your AC, water pump, alternator and power steering pump. If you need your timing belt replaced, you should be happy if you made it to the mechanic without issues as a broken timing belt can cause damage to your car. This is a more costly repair, but once you have it replaced, it will function for many years to come.

Ignition issues are harder to diagnose and often involve multiple factors that a mechanic must figure out by checking out other systems within the vehicle. Think about it, if you think it's an ignition problem and replace it, you may discover that the battery wasn't functioning well or the starter was failing.

If you have any issues with your Jeep not starting or if it seems like it's struggling to start every time you turn it on, you will want to head straight to a mechanic. This isn't a job for someone who has no experience in fixing cars. Other issues you may encounter is rough idling, a decrease in power or the check light engine being on. To diagnose it, a mechanic will take a look at everything to make a quick diagnosis. If you bring your car into a place like Bournival Jeep, they will leave no stone uncovered looking for the issue that is causing the problem with the starter. You can schedule an appointment here.

While fixing the ignition or replacing the ignition switch isn't easy for the average person, it's not a big job, and it's not expensive. Not only that, it's not something that you can ignore. Without a working ignition, or at least one that's functioning 100 percent, you will be vulnerable to being stranded in a parking lot. And, if you own a Jeep, you know how fun it is to take out in the wilderness. For this reason alone, any slight mechanical issues should be looked at right away, that way your Jeep will continue to perform at its best and not leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Without a doubt, if you want to have your belts replaced or at least inspected, or if you want your ignition problems resolved ASAP, you should bring your Jeep to Bournival Jeep. Here, we can test the vehicle out and see what issues are arising. Then, before getting started, explain the situation to you and make sure you understand the best course of action that will keep your Jeep in perfect shape for years ahead. Remember, by fixing the ignition or replacing the belt, you are investing into your Jeep.