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What happens if my key breaks in the ignition?
After many years of use, your car key may break off in the lock. When this happens, it renders the lock unusable until you can get the broken piece out. If your car was already locked when the key broke, you will not be able to open it, and you’ll need a new key as well.
How much does it cost to get a broken key out of the ignition?
Removing a broken regular key from an ignition will typically run you between $100 to $150, depending on the severity of the repair. Some special cases will be slightly more, some slightly less. Next up are transponder keys. These are more complex keys that interact with your vehicle’s security system.
Can you use a magnet to remove a broken key?
If you don’t have pliers or any sort of lock picking tools, you can use a strong magnet or an electromagnet to attract the key out of the lock. The magnet might not be able to pull the key all the way out, but will work to move it out enough to be pulled out.
Can a locksmith get a broken key out of an ignition?
If you don’t have the right tools on hand, the best thing to do is to call for a locksmith. They’ll be able to extract your broken key and make a duplicate key for you on-the-spot. Once you get the broken part out of the lock cylinder, a locksmith can make a duplicate even if the key is in two pieces.
How do you open a door that has a broken key?
Insert the tip of a pair of needle-nosed pliers into the keyhole. Try to grip the broken key and pull it out. This technique is most likely to work if the key broke at its head and all the cuts are inside the lock. If you can’t pull the key out, remove the pliers and set them aside.
How do you get a broken key out of a lock without pliers?
Jigsaw Blades / Mini Hacksaw Blades If the keyhole is big enough, it’s sometimes possible to push the jigsaw or hacksaw blade into the top part of the keyhole, pushing it far enough back into the lock, into a position where the serrations on the blade can be used to pull the broken bit out.
Can you superglue a broken key?
Do not try using superglue to fasten the pieces of a broken key together. You run a real risk of any bit of glue oozing out of the seam and ruining the lock, and that’s if you can manage to get the key out after all! Call an automotive locksmith.