Half the key is in the lock. Do not push it in further.

Broken key extraction

A snapped key in an ignition or door lock comes out cleanly with the right tools, and gets much worse with the wrong ones.

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What not to do

Do not push the fragment deeper trying to line it up. Do not use superglue on the broken end — it bonds the fragment to the wafers and turns a ten-minute extraction into a cylinder replacement. Do not force needle-nose pliers into the keyway.

How it comes out

Extractors hook the blade's cuts and draw the fragment straight out without damaging the wafers. Once it is out we cut you a fresh key on the spot and program it if the vehicle needs it.

Why it broke

Keys rarely snap without warning. A worn blade, a worn cylinder, or a key that has been forced for months is the usual history. If the ignition contributed, we will say so — otherwise the new key will break too.

Questions

Can you get it out without replacing the lock?

Almost always, provided nothing has been glued or forced first.

Can you cut a new key from the broken pieces?

Often yes, if you still have both halves. Bring them out to us.

Do you fix the ignition at the same time?

If the cylinder is what broke the key, yes — we would rather solve it once.

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