4 Signs that you Need Replace your Car Door Lock Cylinder

A door lock cylinder is very similar to any other type of lock cylinder – it’s a metal tubular shape where you insert your car keys. Turning the right key in the lock actuates the latches that keep the door locked. And, just as any other lock, it loses its functionality after some time, and needs to be replaced to ensure that your car is secure, and that you can access it whenever necessary.

The most common signs that you need to replace your car door lock cylinder are:

1. Key doesn‘t turn in the car door. Not necessarily means that you need replacement. Check if a spare key turns in the ignition – if it doesn‘t, call a trusted automotive locksmith and arrange a car door lock cylinder replacement.
2. You replaced your ignition cylinder but your locksmith didn‘t rekey your door locks, leaving you with two keys. In most cases, this can be solved by rekeying your car door locks, but rekeying isn‘t an option with certain car locks, leaving you only with the option of replacing the door lock cylinder if you don‘t want to use two keys in your car.
3. You lost your car keys. While at first you may think that you only need to replace your lost keys, if you want to make sure that you are the only one who can open your car, you should replace your car door lock cylinders. Who knows who may have found (or taken) your car keys, and we are sure that you don‘t want to lose your car, too.
4. Your car door locks are underperforming. This means that your locks are decreasing in functionality and may break down in some time. If you don‘t want to end up unable to access your vehicle at the time you need it most, we recommend that you replace your car door lock cylinders as as preventive measure.

However, the door lock cylinder should not be confused with the car‘s ignition cylinder – while they both work with the same key, the replacement of these two parts are two very different things in the complexity of their execution.

Automotive locksmiths from Unlock Chicago offer professional car door lock cylinder replacement services

Keys and locks lose functionality over time, and the ones in your car are no exception. If you think that your car door lock cylinder might be in need of replacement, you can trust automotive locksmiths from Unlock Chicago to inspect and replace the locks professionally, quickly and at an honest price whenever you need them. Simply call us at (773) 825-5625 any time you need our services and a fully equipped mobile locksmith will be on their way to assist you.