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Ignition Repair in Chatsworth, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile ignition repair in Chatsworth, California. We come to your car to repair or replace worn ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn, wherever you're parked. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what your key or ignition is doing.

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An ignition that won't cooperate rarely fails at a convenient moment. In Chatsworth it tends to happen in a warehouse lot off Lassen Street before a shift, in a gravel driveway near Santa Susana Pass, or in a commuter lot at the Chatsworth Transportation Center. The key goes in but won't turn, the steering wheel stays locked, or the key turns and the engine does nothing. Those are different problems with different fixes, and sorting out which one you have is the first step.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no shop to tow your car to and no storefront to visit. A technician comes to you, diagnoses the ignition where the car sits, and repairs or replaces the cylinder on site whenever that is practical.

Most ignition trouble comes from a few causes: a worn key that no longer lifts the wafers properly, a cylinder worn out after years of use, a steering-column lock binding against the key, or dust and debris packed into the keyway. Chatsworth's dry, dusty conditions and its mix of older vehicles, work trucks, and horse-property rigs make these common here. We look at the key first, since a worn key is sometimes the whole story and the cheapest thing to fix.

How it works in Chatsworth

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    Tell us what the ignition is doing

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask about the symptoms: does the key go in, does it turn partway, does the wheel feel locked, does the dash light up but the engine stay silent. We also ask for the make, model, and year. That helps us decide what to bring and whether the problem is the key, the cylinder, or something electrical.

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    Meet you where the car is parked

    We are mobile around the clock, so we drive to your location, whether that is a driveway in Indian Hills, a lot in the industrial district, or a roadside pullout. We don't give arrival-time promises, but we do tell you plainly what to expect when you call.

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    Diagnose key, cylinder, and column

    We inspect the key for wear or bending, test the cylinder, and check whether the steering-column lock is binding. Often a worn key and a worn cylinder are both present, and we tell you which parts are actually at fault before any work begins.

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    Repair or replace the ignition cylinder

    If the cylinder can be cleaned, freed, or re-pinned, we do that. If it is worn or damaged, we replace it and cut keys that match the new cylinder. Where the vehicle uses a transponder or chip key, we address the programming needs as part of the job.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the new or repaired ignition repeatedly: key insertion, turning through every position, starting, and removing the key. We also check the steering lock so you are not left with a new problem, and we hand over working keys, including a spare if you want one.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the key, the cylinder, or both need work, since a fresh key alone costs less than a full cylinder replacement
  • Vehicle make, model, and year, because some ignition assemblies are simple and others are integrated with the column or anti-theft system
  • Transponder or chip key programming, which is needed on many newer vehicles and is separate from cutting the key
  • Whether the existing cylinder can be cleaned or re-pinned or must be replaced outright
  • Damage from a prior attempt to force the ignition or a theft attempt, which can involve the steering column or related parts
  • Time of day and location, since we serve customers 24/7 and travel to the vehicle

Why Chatsworth chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so your car stays where it is and we do the work at your location instead of on a tow truck
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar involved in the work
  • We diagnose first and tell you if a worn key is the real culprit before replacing a cylinder
  • We understand the local mix of vehicles, from commuter sedans to work trucks used around industrial and equestrian properties
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, with no storefront to visit or hours to work around
  • Clear conversation about what is needed, with price discussed in terms of the actual factors on your vehicle

Ignition Repair across Chatsworth

Chatsworth sits in the northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley against the Santa Susana Mountains, and vehicles here work hard. In the Indian Hills and Santa Susana Pass area, drivers deal with dust, steep grades, and long gravel driveways, and fine grit finds its way into keyways and cylinders. Hillside owners near Stoney Point Park know how heat and Santa Ana wind debris can stiffen metal hardware, and the same conditions can leave an ignition gritty or sticking. If you're in ZIP 91311 and your key suddenly refuses to turn, a dirty or worn cylinder is a likely suspect.

The Chatsworth industrial and business district around Canoga, Prairie, and Lassen is another place we are often needed. Fleet vans, delivery trucks, and employee cars sit in lots all day, and a worn ignition can strand someone at the start or end of a shift. Because we are mobile, we can reach a vehicle in a warehouse lot, a self-storage property, or on a street near Nordhoff or Plummer without anyone arranging a tow.

The equestrian horsekeeping district brings its own needs: trucks and trailers parked on gated lots, often well off the main road. We come to the property and work where the vehicle is. Whether you're near the Chatsworth Transportation Center, along Topanga Canyon Blvd, off the Ronald Reagan Fwy, or in ZIP 91313, call (323) 997-8867 and we'll go from there.

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Ignition Repair in Chatsworth — FAQs

My key goes into the ignition but won't turn. What's wrong?
Common causes are a worn key, a binding steering-column lock, or a worn or dirty cylinder. Gently turning the steering wheel while turning the key sometimes frees a locked column. If that doesn't help, call (323) 997-8867 and we'll diagnose it at your car in Chatsworth.
Do you repair ignitions at my location, or do I have to bring the car in?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to wherever your car is parked in Chatsworth, whether a driveway, a work lot, or the roadside, and do the work there.
Can you help outside normal business hours?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime and describe the problem.
Will you replace the whole ignition or just the cylinder?
It depends on the diagnosis. Often only the lock cylinder needs replacing, and sometimes a new key or a cleaning solves it. We tell you what is actually failing before starting.
Does dust or heat in Chatsworth affect ignitions?
It can. Dust, grit, and heat accumulate in keyways, especially on vehicles parked outdoors on hillsides or gravel lots. Over time that contributes to sticking and wear, though a worn key or cylinder is just as common.
My car has a chip key. Can you handle that?
Many newer vehicles need transponder or chip key programming along with a cylinder or key replacement. Tell us your make, model, and year when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can prepare.
How much does ignition repair cost?
It depends on the vehicle, whether the key, the cylinder, or both need work, and whether programming is involved. We explain these factors and what applies to your car before we start.
Can you work on work trucks or fleet vehicles at an industrial site?
Yes. We can service vehicles at warehouse and business lots in Chatsworth's industrial district. Call (323) 997-8867 with the vehicle details and location.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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