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Ignition Repair & Replacement in Sydney

A faulty ignition can leave you completely stranded. Whether your key will not turn, gets stuck in the ignition, or the barrel has worn out, CarKey Plus provides mobile ignition repair and replacement across Sydney. Our technicians diagnose and fix the problem on-site, so you avoid the cost and hassle of towing.

Common Ignition Problems We Fix

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Key will not turn

Often caused by a worn ignition barrel or steering lock.

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Key stuck in the ignition

May be caused by a damaged wafer inside the barrel.

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Ignition barrel spinning freely

Internal mechanism has failed and needs replacement.

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Car will not start despite key turning

Could indicate an ignition switch or electrical fault.

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Key breaks inside the ignition

We extract the broken key and repair or replace the barrel.

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Our Ignition Repair Process

1

On-site diagnosis

We determine whether the issue is with the ignition barrel, switch, or key.

2

Repair or replace

We repair the existing ignition where possible, or replace it entirely if needed.

3

Key matching

If the barrel is replaced, we can create new keys to match.

4

Full testing

We test the ignition, steering lock, and key operation before we finish.

Ignition Repair FAQs

In many cases, yes. We always attempt a repair first. Replacement is only recommended when the barrel is too damaged.
It depends. We can often match the new ignition to your existing key. If not, we cut new keys on the spot.
Most repairs take 30–60 minutes. A full replacement may take up to 90 minutes.

Ignition Giving You Trouble?

Call CarKey Plus on 0419 115 162 for fast mobile ignition repair across Sydney.

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