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Ignition Repair in San Fernando, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile ignition repair in San Fernando, California, available 24/7. We repair or replace worn ignition cylinders and fix keys that will not turn, right where your vehicle is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what your key or ignition is doing.

  • Mobile to your San Fernando location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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An ignition that fails rarely does so politely. The key goes in but will not turn, the steering wheel is locked solid, the key comes out bent, or the car starts only after you jiggle things for a minute. In a small city like San Fernando, where many people drive the same I-5 and CA-118 commutes every day, a car that will not start can derail the whole day. Ignition trouble usually has a mechanical cause that a locksmith can diagnose on site.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile and have no storefront, so there is nothing to tow your car to. We come to your driveway, a spot on San Fernando Road, or a lot near the San Fernando Mall, and work on the ignition where the car sits.

Most ignition problems fall into a few groups: a worn key or worn cylinder wafers, a stuck steering column lock that binds the cylinder, a damaged cylinder from an attempted theft, or a broken key fragment inside. Each calls for a different fix, and some do not need a full replacement. We explain what we find before any work begins so you can make an informed decision.

How it works in San Fernando

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, and what the key does: won't go in, won't turn, turns but won't start, or sticks. Those details help us bring the right tools and parts.

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    We come to your vehicle

    We are fully mobile, so we meet you wherever the car is, whether that is a home near Las Palmas Park, a curb downtown, or a parking lot off Maclay Avenue. No towing is required for most ignition work.

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    Diagnose before touching anything

    We check the key itself for wear, test whether the steering lock is binding, and inspect the cylinder for damage or debris. Often the problem is a worn key or a bound steering column, which changes the repair.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace the cylinder

    If the cylinder can be fixed, we repair it. If it is too worn or damaged, we replace it and match it to a key that works. We tell you which path applies and why before proceeding.

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    Cut and test keys

    After the repair we cut or program keys as needed and test them repeatedly in the ignition, door locks, and trunk where applicable, so you are not stuck again next week.

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    Final check and advice

    We confirm the car starts and the steering column locks and unlocks normally. We also explain what wore the part out so you can avoid repeating it, such as heavy keychains hanging from the key.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some ignition assemblies are simple and others are integrated with anti-theft systems
  • Whether the cylinder can be repaired or must be fully replaced
  • Whether a key must be cut, and whether transponder or chip programming is involved
  • Damage from a prior theft attempt, which can affect the steering column and surrounding parts
  • Whether a broken key piece must be extracted before the work can start
  • Time of day and how far we travel to reach you, given our 24/7 mobile service

Why San Fernando chooses us

  • We are fully mobile, so the repair happens at your car instead of at a shop you have to tow it to.
  • Operating in Greater Los Angeles since 1987 means we have seen decades of ignition failures across older and newer vehicles.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, so the person diagnosing the problem is experienced.
  • We explain whether a repair or full replacement is warranted instead of defaulting to the costlier option.
  • We are available around the clock, which matters when a car will not start at night or before a shift.
  • We cover both ignition work and the key side, so one visit can handle a cylinder, a key, and a test.

Ignition Repair across San Fernando

San Fernando is a compact city of about 2.4 square miles, entirely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, and its streets are fully reachable by a mobile locksmith. We work around the Downtown area near the San Fernando Mall, Truman Street, and San Fernando Road, where cars are parked along older brick commercial blocks and a failed ignition can leave a business owner stranded in the middle of the workday.

Residential areas are just as familiar. In the Las Palmas Park neighborhood and the Layne Park and Recreation Park area, many cars live in driveways beside early-20th-century bungalows and postwar tract homes. Older cars are common, and age is a leading cause of worn ignition cylinders. We regularly serve addresses in ZIP code 91340, along Maclay Avenue, Brand Boulevard, and the streets feeding I-5 and CA-118.

If you are near San Fernando City Hall, the Lopez Adobe, or the edge of Mission Hills by Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, we can meet you there too. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will find you. Because the city is tightly packed and we have no storefront, the conversation is simple: tell us where the car is and what it is doing.

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Other San Fernando locksmith services

See all of our San Fernando services, or our citywide ignition repair page.

Ignition Repair in San Fernando — FAQs

Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Common causes are a worn key, worn cylinder parts, or a steering column lock that is binding. Try turning the wheel gently left and right while turning the key. If it still won't turn, call (323) 997-8867 so we can diagnose it on site.
Do I need to tow my car for ignition repair in San Fernando?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and do the work where the car is parked, whether in a driveway near Las Palmas Park or along San Fernando Road.
Can you repair the ignition cylinder instead of replacing it?
Sometimes. If the cylinder is only worn or dirty, repair may work. If it is badly damaged or the wafers are worn out, replacement is the more reliable fix. We tell you which applies after inspecting it.
My key broke off in the ignition. Can that be fixed?
Yes. We extract the broken piece, check the cylinder for damage, and cut a new key. Please do not try to pull it out with pliers, since that can damage the cylinder further.
Do you work on newer cars with chip keys?
Many vehicles use transponder keys that need programming along with cutting. Tell us the make, model, and year when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan appropriately.
Is the ignition problem possibly my key and not the car?
Often, yes. A worn key can fail to turn the cylinder even when the cylinder is fine. We check the key first, since a new key can sometimes solve the issue.
Do you offer ignition repair at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will arrange to come to you in San Fernando.
Do you have a shop in San Fernando I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only business with no storefront. We come to you, which is why you do not need to bring the car anywhere.
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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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