Ignition Repair & Replacement in Atlanta

Key won't turn, or the ignition sounds old and worn out? Diagnosis and repairs done wherever you park your car within metro Atlanta.

When it comes to a stuck ignition, a faulty or drained battery is most often assumed to be the root of the issue. We come straight to your vehicle in Atlanta, figure out whether it's the key, the cylinder, or the switch, and fix or replace it on the spot so that you don't have to worry about getting another key made to fit your new part.

Symptoms the ignition is dying on you

• The key jams or feels wobbly, or can only be turned from a certain angle.
• You have to jostle the key or the steering wheel just to be able to turn the engine.
• The key won't insert into the lock or be pulled out easily.
• Dashboard lights behave erratically or the engine dies at the turn of the key.
• The key turn does nothing.

All these are discussed in detail in our guide: signs your ignition cylinder is failing..

Is it the key or the lock?

A damaged key and ignition cylinder create very similar issues, making the first step in diagnosing the problem figuring out which it is, in some cases a new and properly fitted key is enough, while others require the cylinder itself to be replaced, we test before we replace to avoid charging you for unnecessary parts.

Avoid using force with a stuck key. Forcing the stuck key into the ignition cylinder will likely break it in half, leaving the problem much more complicated to solve. If the key is already broken, check our broken key in the lock troubleshooting tips and give us a call.

Our procedure goes like that

1. First we make sure we're talking the same language regarding the car model and discuss its symptoms with you.
2. We establish whether the problem is related to the key or the ignition cylinder.
3. We make necessary repairs or replacement of the cylinder or the switch.
4. We adjust the new part to your existing keys.

Check out car key replacement, remote fob programming, lockouts and key rekeying services offered throughout Atlanta here.