One of the most common repairs people have to make on their car is changing the ignition key. But how do you know how much to change it? In this blog post, we will provide you with a guide on how to change your ignition key and what tools you will need. We will also provide tips on how to prevent common mistakes when changing your ignition key.
How to Change Ignition Key In Car
Changing the ignition key in a car is an easy task that can be done by almost anyone. Here are instructions on how to do it:
1. Park your car in a safe location and immobilize the vehicle by turning off the engine and removing the keys.
2. Open the door of your car and place a support beneath the ignition key so that it does not fall out when you change it.
3. Remove the old ignition key from your car’s ignition by pushing down on the key itself while simultaneously pulling on the metal cylinder attached to it.
4. Insert the new ignition key into the cylinder and push down until it clicks into place. Make sure that all of the pins are properly seated in their respective slots before closing and securing your door.
5. Reattach your engine keys and turn on your car, ensuring that you remove your new ignition key before driving away!
Types of Keys
There are three types of keys that could be in a car: an original key, a spare key, and a car key fob.
Original Keys: An original key is the actual key that comes with the car. It’s usually stored in the vehicle’s ignition or the trunk. Spare Keys: A spare key is a duplicate of the original key. It’s kept somewhere safe so you can use it if your original Key gets lost or damaged. Car Key Fob: A car key fob is a small device that attaches to your car’s keys ring and has its own set of keys. When you want to open your car, you just wave the fob near the sensor on the door handle.
How to Change Ignition Key In Car Without Tools
Tools aren’t necessary to change the ignition key in a car. A screwdriver or a coin will do the trick. Follow these steps:
1) Park your car in a safe place.
2) Open the door and remove any objects that may block your view of the buttons.
3) Locate and remove the screws that secure the ignition key cover.
4) Carefully pull off the ignition key cover.
5) Pry open the retaining clip and remove the old ignition key.
6) Insert the new ignition key into the retaining clip and press down until it snaps into place. Replace any screws that were removed during assembly.
Conclusion
If your car’s ignition key is not working, it is important to know how much to change the lock in order to open the door. The following steps will help you determine how much to turn the key counterclockwise: – Find out how many turns of the key it takes to move from “Lock” (the position where the key rests when it is inserted into the ignition) all the way to “Start.” – Make this number equal to or less than 15. If it’s more than 15, then you must make one more turn clockwise before you can remove the key and start your car.