Ignition Repair & Replacement in Fort Collins

Common ignition problems we fix in Fort Collins

Ignition cylinders fail for predictable reasons: years of wear from spinning the same key, broken springs inside the cylinder, a worn key that no longer fits the wafers correctly, a transponder or anti-theft fault that stops the engine from cranking even though the cylinder turns, or a broken key fragment stuck inside the cylinder. We diagnose all of these on-site in Fort Collins and surrounding cities, and most jobs are completed in 45–90 minutes from arrival.

Diagnostic symptoms

• Key turns but engine won't crank — likely transponder or anti-theft fault
• Key won't turn at all — cylinder worn, key worn, or steering lock engaged
• Key stuck in ignition — internal cylinder issue
• Key broken off inside cylinder — broken-key extraction needed first
• Loose, wobbly ignition switch — mounting failure
• Vehicle starts with one key but not another — programming or key-wear issue

Repair vs replacement

When the cylinder itself is mechanically sound but a key is broken inside, we extract and re-key. When the cylinder is worn out, we rebuild it (replace internal wafers + springs) or swap in a new OEM cylinder and rekey it to your existing key. When an electronic anti-theft module has failed, the work shifts to programming rather than mechanical repair — we have both capabilities on the truck.

Vehicles we service

All 25+ makes from our automotive locksmith hub — including Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, GMC, Subaru, Tesla, Rivian, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, Cadillac, Mazda, Volkswagen, Mustang.

Ignition repair pricing

• Broken-key extraction from ignition — $60–$120
• Cylinder rebuild (internal wafer/spring replacement) — $100–$200
• Full cylinder replacement (rekeyed to existing key) — $200–$350
• Push-to-start ignition module diagnosis — $80–$120
• European luxury ignition (BMW EWS, Mercedes ELV) — $250–$550

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