Ignition Repair & Replacement — Ocala & Central Florida

What we offer

Ignition Repair you can count on

Ignition problems usually build up gradually before they fail completely — a key that's gotten harder to turn over months, or one that occasionally needs wiggling to catch. By the time it won't turn at all, the tumblers inside the cylinder are typically worn from years of the same key. We diagnose whether the problem is the cylinder itself, the key, or (less often) an electrical fault in the ignition switch behind it, and fix or replace the cylinder on-site for most vehicles.

• Key won't turn or is hard to turn

  The most common ignition complaint, usually caused by worn tumblers inside the cylinder no longer gripping a well-used key correctly. We check whether a worn key or a worn cylinder is the actual cause before recommending a fix.

• Stuck key removal

  A key that won't come out of the ignition after the car is off is often a sign the cylinder mechanism isn't fully resetting, sometimes tied to the shifter or steering wheel lock interlock rather than the cylinder alone. We diagnose and remove the key without forcing it and damaging the cylinder further.

• Ignition cylinder replacement

  When the cylinder itself is worn beyond repair, we replace it and program a new key or the vehicle's existing key to the replacement cylinder in the same visit, so you leave with a fully working ignition, not just new hardware.

• Electrical vs. mechanical failure

  Occasionally what looks like an ignition lock problem is actually an electrical fault in the ignition switch or wiring behind the cylinder — the key turns fine but the car won't start. We check for this distinction so you're not paying for cylinder work that won't fix an electrical issue.