Automotive · Locksmith Prime

Ignition Repair & Replacement

An ignition that's hard to turn, that requires wiggling the wheel just right, or that's stopped turning entirely is more than an inconvenience — it's…

Signs You Need This Service

The key is hard to turn or requires jiggling the steering wheel
The ignition doesn't turn at all
A key has broken off inside the ignition cylinder
The key turns but nothing happens (electrical, not mechanical, issue)
There's visible damage from a prior break-in attempt
Automotive remote key fob

An ignition that's hard to turn, that requires wiggling the wheel just right, or that's stopped turning entirely is more than an inconvenience — it's a problem that tends to get worse, not better, until eventually the key won't turn at all or breaks off trying. Ignition cylinders wear out mechanically just like door locks, and years of the same key turning the same tumblers eventually takes a toll.

We diagnose whether the issue is the ignition cylinder itself, the surrounding lock housing, or a related steering column/security component, and repair or replace accordingly — often on-site without needing the vehicle towed to a shop.

How It Works

Diagnosis

We determine whether the problem is the ignition cylinder, a broken key inside it, or a related electrical/security component.

Extraction if needed

Any broken key fragment is extracted before further repair work.

Repair or replacement

Worn ignition cylinders are repaired where possible, or replaced with a correctly matched part.

Re-keying & testing

If replaced, the new ignition is keyed to match your existing key, then tested through multiple start cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases yes — our mobile units handle ignition diagnosis and repair on-site.
We extract broken key fragments without damaging the cylinder in the large majority of cases, then assess whether the ignition itself also needs repair.
Yes — we key the replacement ignition to match your current key whenever possible, so you don't need a whole new set.

What Affects Pricing

  • Vehicle make and model (ignition assembly complexity varies)
  • Repair vs. full ignition cylinder replacement
  • Whether a broken key extraction is needed first
  • Whether the new ignition needs to be matched to your existing key

We'll diagnose before quoting — many ignition complaints are repairable without a full replacement.

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