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Ignition Repair in Pacoima, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile ignition repair in Pacoima, California. We come to your vehicle to repair or replace worn ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn, whether you're at home, at a shop, or on the road. Call (323) 997-8867.

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An ignition that sticks, spins freely, or refuses to accept a key tends to pick the worst moment to fail: early in the morning before a job, or late at night in a parking lot. In Pacoima, where so many vehicles are working vehicles, that failure can mean a lost day of income, not just an inconvenience. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and ignition work is a regular part of what we do.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to tow your car to. We bring the tools and parts to wherever the vehicle is parked, and we work on it there. That matters for a contractor's van stuck in a driveway off Laglesia, a sedan left at a Van Nuys Boulevard storefront, or a work truck sitting in a yard along San Fernando Road.

Ignition trouble has several different causes, and they are not all fixed the same way. A worn key, a damaged wafer inside the cylinder, a steering column lock that has bound up, or a transponder that the car no longer recognizes can all feel like a key that won't turn. Part of our job is figuring out which one you actually have, so you pay to fix the real problem and not a guess.

How it works in Pacoima

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, and what the ignition is doing: won't turn, turns but won't start, key stuck, or key breaking off. Those details help us arrive with the right parts and tools.

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    Confirm the vehicle and your authorization

    Before we start work, we verify that you are the owner or authorized to work on the vehicle. This protects you, especially for work vans and fleet vehicles where several people may have keys.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    We check the key for wear, test the cylinder, and look at the steering column lock and, where relevant, the transponder system. Often a worn key or a dirty cylinder is the culprit, and a full replacement is not needed.

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    Repair or replace the cylinder

    Depending on what we find, we service the existing cylinder, rebuild it, or install a new one. Where possible, we match the new cylinder to your key so you don't carry around two different keys.

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    Cut and program keys as needed

    If the vehicle uses a transponder or chip key, we cut and program it so the car starts and runs normally. We can also make spare keys while we are there, which is worth doing on work vehicles.

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    Test before we leave

    We test the key in the ignition repeatedly, check the steering lock, and start the engine to confirm everything works. You see it working before the job is done.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the existing cylinder can be repaired or needs full replacement, since replacement parts cost more than service work.
  • The vehicle's make, model, and year, which affects part availability and how complicated the ignition and column are to work on.
  • Whether the key is a basic mechanical key or a transponder or smart key that must be programmed to the vehicle.
  • How many keys you need cut or programmed, including spares for a shared work vehicle.
  • Whether a broken key or damaged steering column lock adds extra extraction or repair work.
  • Time of day and the vehicle's location, since we work around the clock and travel to you.

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so your vehicle is repaired where it sits and you avoid towing to a shop.
  • Serving Los Angeles area drivers since 1987, with ignition work handled by an experienced lead technician under owner David Shar.
  • We diagnose first and don't automatically push cylinder replacement when a key or cleaning is the real fix.
  • Comfortable with work vehicles: contractor vans, shop trucks, and fleet cars that need both ignition repair and extra keys.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, which suits people whose vehicles are their livelihood.
  • We describe pricing in terms of what drives it and talk through your options before starting work.

Ignition Repair across Pacoima

Pacoima's streets are full of vehicles that earn a living. Along the San Fernando Road industrial corridor, auto-repair shops, warehouses, and yards depend on trucks and vans that start every morning. Tradespeople who live in Hansen Hills or near San Fernando Gardens often park work vehicles overnight on the street or in driveways, where they see daily wear and sometimes tampering. An ignition that has been forced is a real possibility after a theft attempt, and we repair that damage as well as ordinary wear.

We serve the ZIP codes 91331, 91333, and 91334, from the Van Nuys Boulevard 'Mural Mile' to the neighborhoods around Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park. Whether you are parked near Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park, close to Whiteman Airport, or just off Glenoaks Boulevard or Laurel Canyon Boulevard, we come to you. Drivers who commute on the I-5 and break down with a failing ignition can call us from the roadside or a nearby lot.

Many older Pacoima homes have small driveways and tight street parking, and we are used to working in those conditions. If you also run a business here, we can handle ignition repair on a vehicle alongside spare keys or transponder programming for a contractor or vendor van, so one visit covers more than one problem. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime.

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Ignition Repair in Pacoima — FAQs

Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Common causes are a worn key, a damaged or dirty cylinder, a locked steering column, or a damaged transponder system. We diagnose which one it is at your vehicle in Pacoima. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what's happening.
Do I need a new ignition cylinder, or can it be repaired?
Sometimes the cylinder can be serviced or rebuilt, and sometimes it is too worn or damaged. We check first and tell you what we find before replacing anything.
Can you come to my vehicle in Pacoima?
Yes. We are fully mobile and work at your vehicle, whether it is at a home in Hansen Hills, a shop on San Fernando Road, or a parking lot. There is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If your ignition fails late at night or on a weekend, call (323) 997-8867 and we will get you help.
Can you fix an ignition damaged in a theft attempt?
Yes. Forced or punched ignitions and damaged steering column locks can often be repaired or replaced. We also can make new keys matched to the new cylinder.
Will my car still start if the key is a transponder key?
A transponder key must be programmed to the vehicle. After ignition work we can cut and program keys so the car recognizes them and starts normally.
Can you make extra keys for my work van while you're there?
Yes. Spares are a smart addition for shared work vehicles, and it is easier to make them during the same visit as the ignition repair.
How is the price of ignition repair determined?
It depends on whether the cylinder can be repaired or must be replaced, the vehicle, the type of key, how many keys you need, and any additional damage. We explain your options before work begins.
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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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