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You probably start your vehicle every day, and you don’t give much thought to your keys or your ignition system. Starting your vehicle is probably an automatic habit that you pay no attention to as you go about your day and getting where you need to go. When issues crop up, such as your vehicle refusing to start, you might assume it’s a problem with the battery or the engine itself, and may even picture dollars flying out of your wallet and into a mechanic’s cash register. However, the issue might be traced back to a faulty ignition cylinder switch.
There are many symptoms of a failed or faulty ignition cylinder switch. You may not notice a problem until the component fails completely, or you may be fortunate enough to notice warning signs before a complete failure occurs.
If you need your ignition cylinder repaired, you don’t have to pay a high price at the mechanic’s shop or deal with a day or more of downtime while you wait for your vehicle to be serviced. Instead, contact the professional automotive locksmith specialists at Fast Locksmith Lemont. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without fail to service your automotive locksmith needs of all varieties, including ignition cylinder replacement.
The Basics of Ignition Cylinders
So what is an ignition cylinder, exactly? If you’re not familiar with this common mechanical part, you may be wondering this question. In brief, an ignition cylinder switch is a component in a vehicle’s steering column (or, rarely, the dashboard) which houses the key cylinder and connects to the ignition system via a system of wiring. This switch can wear down over time and need replacement.
Our locksmiths service much more than just ignition cylinder replacements, too. We’re available 24/7 to assist you with many different needs you may have in regards to your vehicle, including:
- Ignition Cylinders
- Transponder Keys
- High Security Sidewinder
- Auto Lock Rekeying
- Lock Changes
- Car Door Opening
- Car Trunks Opened
- Glove Compartment Locks
- Break-In Damage Repairs
Some keyless entry systems also feature ignition switches, which house the components for a push button start system. So even if your vehicle does not use manual locks and keys, you still may have an ignition cylinder which could potentially run into an issue, although it’s less common. Keyed entry systems are more vulnerable to wearing down over time due to the repeated action of inserting and turning the key.