While not a car part, your key chain can still play a pretty important role to your vehicle. With today’s key chains offering a wide range of features, it’s suddenly...
A car has a variety of different safety features that will allow them to keep would be thieves at bay. Among the most beneficial of these safety features are the locks...
For most car owners, getting in and cranking their vehicle up is not something that they think about. In order for a car to crank properly, a number of different components...
Modern cars use electronic systems to ensure that the steering wheel locks in place when the key is out of the ignition, and to prevent the key from coming out of...
When your ignition switch fails, it can cause a number of different issues. You may experience anything from a failure to start, to a stalling problem, to a series...
You will probably have to replace the ignition switch. And since you can't put the key in the switch, getting it out will be a big deal. Car ignition locks are deliberately made to be hard to remove in order...
There is a module in your car that communicates with your key before allowing you to start the car. It may be having trouble recognizing your key. It could be a problem with the key, or a problem with the...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Although the battery is good, it may not be charged. This sounds like the most likely cause of your issues. Try to jump start the vehicle, or put the battery on a charger. If...
The issue could be the steering column lock mechanism or the key cylinder, or both. To repair those components, typically there will be partial disassembly of the steering column. That is a sensitive area as the air bag is installed...
Hello, thank you for writing in. If the vehicle is equipped with a keyless entry and start system, then yes. You should still be able to start the car without the piece of metal they give you in the key...
Many of the cars made in the last ten years have additional security built into the key. There is a tiny radio transmitter built into the fob end of the key and a ring around the keyhole acts as an...
It could be that you have a faulty ignition switch. According to a the GM recall website, your car was one of the cars recalled because of a faulty ignition switch. Before you take any other measures, call your dealer...
The key should only unlock the driver door with one turn and unlock all of the doors with two turns. If the passenger door is unlocking when the driver door is turned with one turn or if the alarm is...
The problem is likely a bad ignition switch. The ignition switch routes power to the entire vehicle including the accessories, computers, fuel and ignition system. Basically, the failed switch is allowing the vehicle to stay on. A professional, such as...
Hi there. You can use a slim jim tool or a coat hanger to open the driver door to get to a lever behind the driver seat to open the trunk. If your vehicle does not have a lever to...
If you have two programmed keys inside the vehicle or on your keyring than the computer detects this. You should not have two keys near vehicle at the same time.
Hi there. There are two good VW dealerships in the Baltimore area I'm familiar with - (Heritage VW) one in Catonsville and one in Parkville that I'd recommend. I would first contact their service department to ensure they can provide...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Without knowing the model and year of the vehicle, it is difficult to tell what kind of replacement parts you have as true options. With that said, you are likely going to be able...
Hello, thank you for writing in. We need to determine if the key is getting stuck in the ignition cylinder, or if the shifter is not registering as being in park. First, make sure nothing is stuck in the way...
Hello, thank you for reading in. Your owner's manual should have the exact procedure on how to silence the horn when leaving the key in the car. Typically on these and similar models it is a process of accessing your...
Hello, thank you for writing in. If preventing damage, you have two different options. One is to order a new key from the dealership. The other is to have a professional locksmith pick the lock. These locks are simple enough...
It would be much easier to visit your local dealer to have the keys cut. The dealer will have all of the information necessary to have a key cut for you by the vehicle identification umber or VIN number. You...
Your car is not designed to go into neutral without the keys. When the battery is dead, you can bypass the shift interlock solenoid by inserting a screwdriver into the manual override slot. On your vehicle, I believe the override...
Hello - yes, if you do not have at least 2 keys that are already "recognized" by the transceiver, you must have the new keys programmed at a Mitsubishi service center or locksmith equipped with the proper equipment. If you...
I'll bet you need a new ignition lock. In some cases that will mean replacing a whole lock assembly, and in others it will just mean replacing a lock cylinder. That will mean a new key, so if you want...
