Key Repair

Key Repair

Modern automotive keys are a combination of mechanical parts and electronic components. When these keys fail due to physical damage or an internal malfunction, a full replacement from a dealership can be expensive. Our key repair services offer a practical alternative, focusing on fixing the mechanical key or replacing the electronics of your existing key. Whether you need a new laser cut key for a worn blade or replacement of a damaged circuit board, we provide the specialized tools to fix broken key issues on-site, ensuring your vehicle remains on the road and your security system stays functional. We can perform these issues on your schedule, or on an emergency basis.

Flip Key Repair

The switchblade-style mechanism of a modern flip key is a frequent point of mechanical failure. Over hundreds of cycles, the internal tension spring can snap, or the metal pivot point where the blade meets the fob can deform or enlarge. Our flip key repair service involves replacing these components while keeping your original electronics in-tact. If the blade itself is still functional but the housing is cracked, we perform a fob shell replacement. This process migrates your original, programmed transponder chip and circuit board into a high-quality, durable new casing. This not only provides a key fob fix that feels brand new but also saves you the significant expense of having to program a completely new transponder to your vehicle’s computer.

Remote Head Key Repair

Remote head key repair often addresses the non-responsive buttons that occur when the internal switches wear out or the rubber membrane degrades. If your remote stopped working, it may not require a full replacement. Often, the issue is as simple as a replacing a battery. However, if the plastic head of the key has snapped away from the metal blade—a common issue with many Japanese and domestic brands, we can either repair or replace the remote head key on site. By focusing on key fob repair, we ensure that your lock, unlock, and panic functions are restored without the need for a new remote head key.

Bent Key Repair

A bent key is a common frustration that usually happens in you’re in a hurry. Perhaps they key was being forced to turn in a worn or stuck lock cylinder. Or, it could have been sat on while in a pocket, or was used as a makeshift tool to pry open a package. Once that brass is compromised, the temptation is to try and bend it back into shape by hand. However, brass is relatively brittle; once it has been bent, attempting to straighten it often causes the key to snap eventually, potentially leaving half of the key stuck inside your lock.

If your key is bent but still intact, it is important to stop using it immediately to avoid damaging it or breaking it. In many cases, we can use the bent original to cut a new replacement. If the bend is too severe to be read by a standard duplicator, we can generate a brand-new key from by decoding the lock. We bring all the necessary equipment directly to your location, ensuring you have a perfectly functioning key.

Why Glue Is A Bad Idea

When a key breaks, many attempt a DIY fix with superglue or epoxy. However, we cannot emphasize enough why glue is a bad idea in automotive security. Epoxies can easily migrate into the delicate wafers and springs of your ignition or door lock cylinder if the key is used in a lock before it has fully cured. The heat generated by the curing of cyanoacrylate (CA )glue and many epoxies can also damage the sensitive electronics that can cause the car not to start. Furthermore, glue provides zero structural integrity for the torsional force required to turn a cylinder. If the key snapped in half and was glued back together, it is almost guaranteed to break again—this time inside the lock. Remote head key repair or shell replacement is the only safe way to ensure your vehicle remains functional and your locks remain undamaged.

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