Ignition Replacement in Washington DC & Maryland
Car Key Ignition Replacement – Capitol Locksmith DC
Ignition switches — also known as starter switches — control the electrical systems in your vehicle, including windows, AC, radios, and the starter itself. If your ignition switch is malfunctioning, you may experience issues such as:
The car not cranking when the key is turned
The ignition not turning off properly
The engine failing to stay running
Experiencing ignition problems can be both dangerous and inconvenient, leaving you stranded or putting your vehicle at risk on the road. At Capitol Locksmith DC, our expert automotive locksmith team provides fast and reliable ignition switch repair and replacement services to keep your vehicle safe and operational.
Our Ignition Switch Services
Our mobile technicians handle all aspects of ignition issues, including:
Electrical system diagnosis to identify the root cause
Battery disconnection for safe handling
Removal of broken or faulty ignition switches
Ignition switch replacement with high-quality components
Battery reconnection after repair or replacement
Diagnostic testing to ensure your vehicle starts and runs reliably
We service a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles, and we can handle both traditional and modern ignition systems, including transponder and push-to-start setups.
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Our mobile team usually completes ignition repairs or replacements on-site within an hour, depending on the vehicle and issue.
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Yes. Our locksmiths are trained to safely extract stuck or broken keys and replace the ignition switch efficiently.
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Absolutely. We handle both traditional keyed ignitions and modern smart key / push-to-start systems.
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Yes. We perform diagnostic testing to ensure your ignition, battery, and electrical systems work correctly.
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Yes. We provide on-site ignition repair and replacement throughout Washington DC, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, College Park, Hyattsville, and surrounding Maryland areas.
Capitol Locksmiths DC provides a wide range of automotive locksmith services including, but not limited to:
All vehicle key service
High security Keys and smart Keys
Key cutting
Laser Cut Keys
Open Car door & trunk for lost keys
Problems with transponder chip key programming.
Unlock car door
Re-key, lost car keys
Remote control
Automotive locksmith
Car Brands We Service (Dealer vs Mobile Option)
Capitol Locksmith DC provides professional mobile car key replacement and programming for most major vehicle manufacturers.
For transparency, we also link to official dealer key-replacement information below so you can compare your options.
💡 Many customers choose us to avoid towing, long wait times, and dealer appointments.
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Call us today for accurate pricing on any auto locksmith service in Washington DC and Maryland. Capitol Locksmith DC is a fully licensed and insured local company. All of our technicians are company employees — not subcontractors — and each tech is professionally trained, background-checked, and certified to work in the security and automotive locksmith field. Get fast, transparent quotes and honest service every time.