Ignition keys

The most common reason that ignition is rekeyed is that after an ignition replacement, the customer would like to operate their car locks with one key. A new ignition cylinder that you would get as a replacement does not come with keys to your car. Any quality replacement cylinder will come with keys that are already coded to it.

Locksmiths have been rekeying locks ever since locks could be rekeyed. No matter what type of lock it is, if it can be put back together, it can be rekeyed. Being able to put the lock back together is a vital part of the rekeying process, as pretty much anything can be taken apart.

That new cylinder will have the existing wafers emptied. The old cylinder will be taken apart so that it can be decoded. Then the new cylinder can have the same key code as the old one. If this were not done, then you would have a key that works in your ignition, but not in your doors, and vice versa. You can have your ignition rekeyed to fit the original key or have all other locks rekeyed to match the new key. Rekeying everything will take more time, but it is an option.

Replacement of ignition keys may arise from conditions where there is some issue with the ignition. This could be how the key is being read by the cylinder or an issue with the ignition switch. If the problem rests with the ignition cylinder, then it may need to be replaced. When it is replaced, it is common to rekey ignition cylinder replacements to the old key code.

At SOS Locksmith, our customers always come first. To that effect, we offer 24/7/365 services, which means you can call us even at odd hours. We have a team of auto professionals who can take care of any challenges to your ignition keys. Whenever you need our services, all you need to do is get in touch, and we will be there to help you in no time.