Key Won't Turn or Stuck in the Ignition?
If your key’s jammed, won’t turn, or the car won’t start even though the key looks fine, it’s usually an ignition problem — not a key problem. We diagnose and repair ignitions on-site across Perth’s southern suburbs.
Ignition Repairs — Perth’s Southern Suburbs
A stuck or jammed ignition is usually fixable without replacing anything
Keys get blamed for ignition problems because that’s the part you’re touching — but a key that cuts and turns fine in a spare lock can still jam in a worn ignition barrel. Dirt, wear, and a dying ignition switch are common causes.
We diagnose the actual cause on-site before recommending a fix. Most jobs are a repair to the existing ignition barrel or switch — a full replacement is the exception, not the default.
Common Ignition Symptoms
Signs your ignition needs attention
Key won’t turn in the ignition
The key goes in fine but won’t rotate, or needs serious force to turn.
Key stuck in the ignition
The key won’t come back out, even with the car off and in park.
Car won’t start, but the key looks fine
No clicking, no crank — the key turns but nothing happens.
Ignition feels loose or worn
The barrel wobbles, or the key turns too easily without engaging anything.
Intermittent starting issues
Sometimes it starts first go, other times it takes several attempts.
Ignition switch failing
Dash lights flicker, accessories cut out, or the car stalls randomly while driving.
What’s Involved
Diagnosing and repairing your ignition on-site
We start by checking whether the problem is the ignition barrel, the ignition switch, or the key itself — they’re often confused for each other but need different fixes.
Most ignition repairs can be completed on-site in one visit, without removing your steering column or sending the car anywhere.
Makes We Cover
Ignition repairs for most makes and models
Here are a few of the makes we work on most — call us with yours even if it’s not listed.
Why All Star Lock & Key
Why choose us for ignition repairs?
We come to you
No tow truck and no workshop booking. We diagnose and repair your ignition at your home, work or roadside.
Most jobs completed in one visit
No need to send your car to a workshop — we diagnose and repair on-site in a single visit.
Price confirmed before we arrive
We give you a final quote over the phone before we head out. No surprise invoice when the job’s done.
Licensed MV Repairer
We’re licensed by WA Police as a Motor Vehicle Repairer (MRB7466) — required for automotive key work in WA.
25+ years experience
Over two decades of automotive locksmith work across most makes and models.
12-month warranty
We stand behind every job. 12-month warranty on workmanship and supplied parts.
Key stuck or won't turn in the ignition?
Call Scott directly — mobile ignition diagnosis and repair across Perth’s southern suburbs.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · After hours 5–10pm · Weekends & public holidays 10am–10pm
💳 Afterpay available — split your invoice into 4 interest-free payments
Also accepts cash, EFTPOS and PayID
Common Questions
Ignition repair FAQs
Often it’s the ignition, not the key — especially if a spare key has the same issue. We’ll check both on-site and tell you honestly which one needs fixing.
In most cases, yes. Many ignition repairs can be done without a full column strip-down.
Not usually. If your key is cutting and working fine elsewhere, repairing the ignition is often all that’s needed.
A worn ignition can get worse, and in some cases fail to start the car altogether. We’d recommend getting it looked at sooner rather than later.
Most jobs are completed in a single on-site visit, though the exact time depends on what’s actually wrong.
Yes — mobile service across Perth’s southern suburbs. No need to tow the car anywhere.
Usually, yes — and without the wait for a workshop booking. We’ll confirm a price before we start any work.
Yes. We accept Afterpay, cash, EFTPOS and PayID. Payment is taken on completion of the job.
Ignition playing up?
Call Scott — mobile ignition diagnosis and repair across Perth’s southern suburbs.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · After hours & weekends available