Ignition repair in Baltimore
Mega Lock And Key repairs, rekeys, and replaces car ignition cylinders at your car in Baltimore and the surrounding counties when the key will not turn, sticks, or comes out while driving.
- MD Locksmith License #394
- Licensed · bonded · insured
- 10+ years in the trade
- Mobile: we come to you
- Price quoted before we roll
What does ignition repair involve?
Ignition cylinders wear like any lock. Common signs are a key that will not turn, a key that only turns after jiggling, a key that is stuck, or damage after an attempted theft.
We diagnose the cylinder at the car, then repair it, rekey it to your existing key, or replace it and match it to new keys. If the key itself is worn, a fresh key cut to code sometimes solves the problem.
What's included
- Key will not turn or is stuck
- Worn cylinders and worn keys
- Damage after a break-in
- Ignition matched to your door key when possible
How a ignition repair job runs
Licensed, bonded, and insured (MD #394). We quote on the phone before we come out.
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Describe the symptom
Does the key turn, stick, or not go in at all?
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Diagnose at the car
We check the key, the cylinder, and the steering lock.
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Repair or replace
Repair or rekey when possible; replace when it is not.
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Test
The key starts the car and turns smoothly before we leave.
Ignition repair questions.
Why won’t my key turn in the ignition?
Try turning the steering wheel gently while you turn the key; the steering lock may be engaged. If that does not work, the key or cylinder is likely worn.
Can a worn key cause ignition problems?
Yes. A key cut fresh to the factory code sometimes fixes it without touching the ignition.
Do you replace ignitions on push-to-start cars?
Push-to-start cars have no key cylinder. Problems there are usually the fob or the car electronics; call and describe what happens.
Can you match a new ignition to my door key?
In most cases, yes, so you keep one key.
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