Key turns but nothing happens — or will not turn at all.
Ignition repair and replacement in New Jersey
A worn ignition lock is a different failure from a dead battery or a key problem, and it is repairable far more often than people expect.
The usual symptoms
A key that sticks or will not rotate may involve the key, lock cylinder, steering lock or interlock. A key that rotates but will not start the vehicle can involve a different fault. Explain exactly what happens and avoid forcing the key while arranging an assessment.
Repair before replacement
A worn cylinder can often be rebuilt and rekeyed to your existing key, which means you are not carrying a second key for the door and the ignition. Where the cylinder is genuinely finished, we replace it and key the new one to match.
Steering lock and shifter interlock
A wheel that binds against the lock, or a shifter that will not leave park, can look exactly like an ignition problem. We check which one it is before touching the ignition.
Tell us about your key.
A few details help us check compatibility and availability. Prepare a message, review it, then send it your way.
Questions
Can you rekey a new ignition to my current key?
In most cases yes, so you keep one key for everything.
Do you have to remove the steering column?
Sometimes. It depends on the vehicle, and we tell you before we start.
My key snapped in the ignition. What is the next step?
Keep the broken pieces and avoid glue or further force. Ask about extraction, lock inspection and a compatible replacement key with the vehicle details; the needed work depends on the condition found.
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