How To Make A Car Ignition Key

One of the most common car repairs is a broken ignition key. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably replaced your key at least once. And if you’re like most people, you don’t know how to make one. In this article, we will show you how to make a car ignition key using just a few simple tools and materials. By the end, you’ll have the skill and knowledge needed to fix any broken ignition key in no time.

What You’ll Need

In order to make a car ignition key, you will need the following items: -A blank key -Screwdriver -Hex wrench -Knife – corroborant material such as paper or metal (to make a template)

How to Make a Car Ignition Key

Making a car ignition key is not difficult, but it does require some assembly. You will need:
-A pair of pliers
-A small screwdriver
-An assistant
-The key to your car
1. Remove the trim around the keyhole on your car’s door. This is usually done by prying off a few plastic pieces with a small screwdriver. Don’t lose these!
2. Locate the key switch inside the car and unscrew it with the pliers. Make sure to keep the wires attached to it!
3. Take the screws from the key switch and put them in a small screwdriver or piece of wire so that they can be used as spares if needed. If you don’t have any spare screws, you can use a toothpick instead.
4. Insert one end of the wire into one of the screw holes on the key switch and screw it in until it’s snug (it should just touch). Do this for both screws.
5.Insert the other end of the wire into one of the terminals on your battery (usually marked “+” or “-“). Strip about 1/2 inch off each end of each wire so that they are long enough

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Tips for Making a Perfect Key

1. Remove the battery.
2. Turn the key all the way to the “on” position and hold it there for about 10 seconds.
3. Next, insert the key into the ignition switch, hold it in for 1-2 seconds and turn it all the way to “off”.
4. Replace the battery and turn on the car by turning on the key all the way to “on”.

Conclusion

Car ignition keys can be a pain to replace. If yours breaks, or you just don’t have the time to do it yourself, there are a few options available to you. You can go out and buy a key made specifically for cars, or you can try making your own. This guide will show you how to make a car ignition key using common household supplies.

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