Ignition & Diagnostics · Mobile · Arlington TX
Ignition Repair in Arlington, TX
Key will not turn, sticks, or spins uselessly? We repair, rekey, or replace ignition cylinders and diagnose electronic ignition faults at your location — usually for far less than a dealership column job.
What's Included
Ignition Repair — Done Right
Our mobile technicians cover all of Arlington — downtown, the Entertainment District, south Arlington, Viridian, the UTA area, plus Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, Grand Prairie, and Kennedale. Firm quote before any work starts, ownership verified on every job, and every key tested before you pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Three common causes: the steering wheel is loaded against the column lock (turn the wheel gently while turning the key), the wafers inside the cylinder are worn from years of use, or the key itself is worn to the point the cuts no longer lift the wafers. We diagnose which one at the car — do not force it or spray oil-based lubricants into the cylinder.
How much does ignition repair cost in Arlington?
Broken-key extraction typically runs $75-$150. Ignition cylinder repair or rekey runs $150-$300, and full cylinder replacement $250-$500 including keying it to match your door key, based on typical 2026 DFW pricing. Electronic ignition-switch work is quoted after diagnosis. A dealership column job for the same failure often costs double.
Can you get a broken key out of my ignition?
Yes. We use spiral extractors and precision picks to pull the blade fragment without drilling. If the break left you with no usable key, we cut a fresh one by code on the same visit so you are not paying for two service calls.
Will a new ignition need a different key than my doors?
Not when a locksmith does it. We key the replacement cylinder to your existing key, so one key still runs the whole car. Parts-store cylinders installed by general mechanics usually come with their own key — that is how people end up carrying two keys for one vehicle.
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Mobile · Arlington TX · Licensed & Insured
Locked Out? Lost Your Keys?
One call brings dealer-level car key service to your parking spot — replacement keys, fob and transponder programming, lockouts, all-keys-lost recovery, and ignition repair, quoted upfront before any work begins.