Ignition repair & replacement
IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER REPLACEMENTS
Beyond the traditional support roles, you should expect from the locksmith, we are better placed to offer you more. Whenever the ignition cylinder is damaged by the car key, as professionals, we know what to expect. We are available to identify the affected section and cut a new car key for you. In a service like this, you will end up paying for extraction of the key while avoiding the cost of complete replacement of the ignition. Calling for expert car locksmiths like us to come to your location and fix the problem on the spot will help save you time and, more to the point, you’ll save money. It is common for people to refer to locksmiths as expert hands for lock fixing and servicing. What is not so obvious is that when it comes to ignition switch repairs and issues, you have a better deal with us.
IGNITION KEY REPLACEMENT SERVICES
Since most people get their cars from the dealer, it is also the case that when a fault arises with their car keys, they will go to the car dealer. While many car dealers can help you get your car problems rectified, only a few people are aware that they can do so for less. If there is the need for an ignition key replacement, you’ll most likely get a reference to a car garage for such work to get done. If you are aware that there are locksmiths that are able to get the job done for less, it is our guess that you will go for such. This is where we come in to make a difference and to reduce your labor cost. There is a cost associated with having to tow your car down to the garage before it can be worked on but we will avoid this cost. We are able to get to you wherever you are, locate the problem and get it fixed on the spot. As auto locksmith experts, we are positioned to get the job done right the first time and at a minimal cost.
DIAGNOSING IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS
Let’s just face it; in this day and age, most people are not too knowledgeable about how their car works. Honestly, with the growing complexity of vehicles, even mechanics are having a hard time keeping up. The problem is that once you try a couple times to get your key unstuck and are having no luck then it is time to stop. By continuing to force the ignition key out you risk causing damage to your vehicle which will make extraction much more expensive and time-consuming than it need be.
Reasons for experiencing this issue:
- Dead battery
- Damaged lock cylinder
- Aged or damaged key
- Dirt or debris trapped in the mechanism
- Car not in park
- Ignition failure
The first thing you need is a certified automotive locksmith who can assess the problem and determine the best course of action. What he or she can do is then extract the key, repair any damage that may have been caused and even cut you a new key on the spot if necessary.
REMOVING KEYS STUCK IN THE IGNITION
Extracting a key from the ignition isn’t as simple as just jiggling it and hoping it comes out. Most ignitions these days are highly complex systems and are designed to work with one specific key and go through a particular series of motions before your car can be started. If anything disrupts this process than it can jam. If the key is broken inside the ignition this can cause an even further problem. What is needed is specialized tools and lubrication that carefully remove the key.
MAYBE IT’S THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, NOT THE KEY
Sometimes you may have a perfectly functioning and well-maintained key, but for some reason it gets stuck. This is again why you need a technician to assess the situation. Over time, ignitions can suffer from wear and tear and the locks, cylinders and other components of them may fail over time. Other times, there may be an issue with transponder keys. A transponder key is similar to a standard key except that it typically has a large plastic piece on the end. Inside this is a small chip that sends a signal to your car’s ignition. The car can only be started if it receives that signal and if either the transponder or the ignition has become damaged this signal may not be properly transmitted which can cause this issue. What we can do is reprogram either the key or the ignition, replace the key or do a complete ignition replacement on the spot to get everything back in proper order.
Regardless of what problem you are suffering from, we can cut a new key on the spot and even transfer the transponder chip from the old key to a new one. In addition, even if you have somehow lost a key, we create a new one from scratch for you.
