2019 Acura ILX
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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Stuck ignitions on older Acura models are one of the most common calls I get, and dealers love turning a $200 problem into a $600 one. The third-gen TL and mid-2000s MDX are known for worn ignition cylinders where the key starts sticking, takes extra force, or won't come out without fighting the steering column. The dealer wants to sell you a new ignition assembly, new keys, and full reprogramming. That runs $619 or more. Most of the time the real problem is worn wafers, not a dead lock.
An off-duty nurse at the car wash in Rancho Santa Fe had been wrestling with her 2019 Acura ILX ignition for weeks. She'd jam the key in, wiggle it, sometimes sit there for a full minute waiting for it to turn. The dealer told her the whole assembly needed replacing.
I looked at her ignition and the wafers were worn flat on two positions. So I decoded the existing lock, replaced the worn wafers, and cut a new key matched to the repaired cylinder. Her separate remote fob, FCC ID KR580399900, paired right back up. I showed her the old wafers so she could see the wear and understand why the dealer's fix was overkill.
Her total was $342. The ignition turns smooth again, the key slides in clean, and she didn't replace a single part that wasn't actually broken. She was about to spend $619 on parts that just needed repair.
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“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”
“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”
“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”
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