Enterprise Ignition Repair and Replacement Experts

When the key will not turn, sticks in the ignition or spins without starting the engine, the trouble is usually a worn key, a worn cylinder or both together. We come to the vehicle in Enterprise, figure out which part actually failed and repair the cylinder whenever possible, replacing it only when we must.

Ignition work and key work go hand in hand on most modern vehicles, since a new cylinder may need a new key and a chip key still has to communicate with the car. Our page on transponder key programming in Enterprise covers that electronic side of the job.

• Diagnose the cause firstWe test the key and the cylinder separately before taking anything apart.
• Repair before replacementWorn parts inside a cylinder can often be rebuilt for less than the cost of a new one.
• Keep your current keyMany replacement cylinders can be set to match the key you already carry.
• Work done at the carMost ignition jobs are completed where the vehicle is parked, with no tow truck involved.

Signs Your Ignition Is Failing

Ignitions rarely quit all at once, and they usually give a few warnings like these before they fail completely.

• The key turns only after jigglingThe small wafers inside the cylinder are worn, or the key itself is, and the problem tends to get worse until the key will not turn at all.
• The key will not come outThe cylinder may be worn, or the transmission may not be fully in park, so we check both before calling it a failure.
• The key turns but nothing happensA cylinder that spins freely usually means the parts behind it have broken, and on some vehicles the real problem is the electrical switch rather than the lock.
• The steering wheel stays lockedTurn the wheel gently while you turn the key, and if it still holds, either the lock or the key needs professional attention.
• Someone tried to steal the carA forced ignition is often badly damaged, so we replace it and get the vehicle running with a proper key again.

Repair or Replace, Case by Case

Here is how we decide which direction to take once we can actually see and test the cylinder.

• "My key is old and the ignition sticks."We try a new key cut to factory depth first, because a fresh key often fixes a sticky ignition for far less money.
• "The cylinder is worn out inside."We rebuild it with new internal parts so your current key keeps working whenever the vehicle allows it.
• "The ignition was drilled or punched."That cylinder cannot be saved, so we install a new one and cut keys to match it.
• "My push to start button does nothing."This is often a key signal problem rather than a button problem, so we test the smart key before we touch anything in the car.

How an Ignition Job Goes

1. 1

   Describe the problem

   Tell us the vehicle and exactly what the key does or does not do, and we will explain the likely causes along with a price range.

2. 2

   Inspect at the car

   We check your ID and ownership papers, then test the key and the cylinder to find the failure.

3. 3

   Fix the failed part

   We cut a new key, rebuild the cylinder or install a replacement, depending on what the vehicle actually needs.

4. 4

   Start it several times

   We turn the engine on and off and test the steering lock repeatedly, so you drive away confident it works.

What Ignition Repair Costs in Enterprise

Ignition work has no single typical price, because the job might be a new key, a cylinder rebuild or a complete replacement. The vehicle, the parts it needs and whether the key holds a chip all decide the final cost, and after hours visits usually add $25 to $75. We inspect first and quote before any part comes out, and our Las Vegas price guide explains the general ranges for car work.

Ignition Help in Enterprise Driveways and Lots

A vehicle that will not start usually stays right where it quit, whether that is a garage in Southern Highlands, a work lot near Las Vegas Boulevard South or a parking space in Mountain's Edge. We bring the tools to the car and save you the cost of a tow. If the key is fine and only the door lock is acting up, our Enterprise automotive locksmith page lists the other vehicle work we handle.