Ignition Switch Replacement Service in Denver, Colorado
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Ignition Switch Replacement Service
If your car doesn’t start on a cold winter morning in Denver, there’s a good chance the culprit is a faulty ignition switch. Ignition switches are responsible for igniting the power source that start your motor running and gets the fuel flowing. If the switch doesn’t work, your car is not moving. The most likely solution is going to be an ignition switch replacement.
If you need a car ignition replacement, your first inclination might be to have your car hauled to a local mechanic. Is this your only option? No! Is this your best option? Maybe not.
At Locked Out Locksmith, we do offer quality ignition replacement services for most vehicle makes and models. Even better, we can come to you and provide this service on the roadside while you wait. Beyond the convenience this offers you, you might find our prices are more affordable than what your local car mechanic is going to charge. Also, our service is immediate from one of our mobile units while a busy mechanic will make you wait.
What to Expect
When you summon us to look at your key ignition system, we’ll quickly assess what’s going wrong. We’ll be looking for problems with important components like the ignition tumbler, lock cylinder, and the overall ignition switch assembly. Once we have made our assessment, we’ll be able to determine whether the problem can be repaired with something like a lock cylinder replacement. If a repair won’t suffice, we’ll recommend a full car ignition replacement.
Regardless of which direction you lead us in, you’ll get quality service from a highly-trained locksmith technician. Unlike most mechanics, they’ll take you through the process of what they are doing to put your mind at ease. When the work is done, they’ll seek your final approval because our services and materials are always 100% guaranteed. When you get the invoice, you’ll note our prices are competitive and affordable.
Here is some additional information about some of our ignition replacement services:
Installation Services
If the decision is made to install a new ignition switch, we take the ball and run with it. We’ll start by locating a proper replacement switch. If we don’t have the right one in stock in our mobile unit, we should be able to locate one in less than an hour.
After we have the replacement in hand, we’ll disassemble the ignition switch assembly and replace the appropriate part or parts. When the work is done, everything gets reassembled, and we do a final test of the ignition switch with the key.
Repair and Maintenance
When you call us because your car is not starting, you’ll likely be baffled by what’s causing the problem. To help you better understand what’s happening, here are some common issues that cause ignition systems to fail and how we would address each problem:
- Key failure – we would simply cut you a new key that matches your car’s ignition specs
- Binded steering wheel – If the cylinder locks the steering wheel, it’s easily fixed by jostling the steering wheel back and forth
- Worn out ignition cylinder – a new cylinder with new keys would be necessary
- Ignition switch malfunction – would simply have to replace the switch
- Immobilizer Problem – reprogramming would be needed so the transponder device signal will get picked up properly
Upgrades and Replacements
If you have an early model car, the ignition system is going to differ from what’s being used on late model cars. Regardless of your vehicle’s make or model, there is a good chance an updated and compatible version of your ignition switch is on the market.
There is nothing wrong with doing an upgrade if one’s available. The benefits of upgrading your ignition system come from the advantages created by modern technology. Some of the benefits include:
- Cleaner connection between the switch and ignition system
- Creation of a hotter spark for faster ignition
- Fuel efficiency due to faster starts
- Allow you to switch to a keyless entry option
Emergency Services
Sometimes, you’ll sense your ignition system is wearing down and will have time to address the oncoming problem. Other times, you’ll get hit with a sudden problem that threatens to leave you stranded in an uncomfortable situation.
Good news from Locked Out Locksmith. We do offer emergency roadside services from a fleet of strategically located mobile units. This allows for emergency responses in 30 minutes or less. Note: Our emergency services are available 24/7/365.
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Types of Ignition Switches
Why Choose Us?
While there are hundreds of vehicle makes and models on the road today, most of them are powered by one of four different ignition switch types. Here’s a description of these ignition switches:
- Distributor-Based Breaker-Point Ignition (Mechanical) – A mechanical distributor routes high voltage current from the ignition secondary coil to hit the spark plugs
- Distributor-Based Electronic Ignition – An electronic distributor sends voltage to the primary coil, which collapses and sends the voltage to a secondary coil that hits the spark plugs
- Distributor-less Ignition – The electrical current goes directly to coils, one per 1-2 cylinders, which hit each spark plug directly with the timing controlled by the car’s computer
- Coil-On-Plug Ignition – voltage is sent directly from coils to spark plugs with the timing controlled by sensors in an Engine Control Unit
It’s our responsibility to tell you why you should choose us over the competition. It’s the following reasons that have helped us establish a reputation as one of the best locksmith companies in the region:
- Our prices are always fair and affordable
- Our top-rated locksmith technicians are licensed, bonded, and insured
- We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on work and materials
- Emergency services are available 24/7/365
- Our locksmith services are available for residences, businesses, and vehicles
- Our locksmiths are polite, efficient, and reliable
Over 100 Real 5 Star Reviews from Real Customers
Upon the locksmith’s arrival, he was able to retrieve the keys I had locked in the truck in a matter of minutes. It would be an understatement to say I was surprised.
Maria S.
The Locked Out Locksmith person who came to my rescue at 2:00 am was very polite and assuring. I immediately knew my car was in good hands as he went about fixing my ignition system.
T.P.
I always appreciate when service providers take time to explain the problem and offer the best solution. My locksmith was very professional and good at what he did.
George A.
After my positive experience with Locked Out Locksmith, I can assure you that the company will have a place high on my speed dial from now on. I was very pleased with the results.
Katrina V.
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It’s hard to say. It depends on how many times an engine gets fired up. Some switches can last decades while others might fail in a couple of years.
It would depend on the type of car and the type of ignition system that’s running the car. Somewhere around 1-3 hours would be a fair estimate.
Absolutely. We have a fine team of highly-trained locksmith technicians. Each one of them has the expertise to change ignition switches of all kinds for all car makes and models.
Sure. If you are mechanically inclined and have the right tools, you can give it a go. However, you could save a lot of time, effort, and stress by calling Locked Out Locksmith.
It would depend on the car’s year, make, and model. For more information, we invite you to call our office and speak with one of our representatives.