Is Your Heavy Keychain the Reason Why Your Car Won’t Start? 

We know what you’re thinking: “Is this a joke? Can car ignition trouble really be caused by having too many keys on my keychain?”

We ain’t lying! Although somewhat rare, a heavy car key chain can really do a number on your vehicle’s ignition. While most of your vehicle is durable, automotive ignitions aren’t built for a bunch of downward pressure. Every time you go over a bump, make a wide turn or hit a pothole, each ounce of metal attached to your keyring feels like a literal ton to your ignition cylinder. Over the course of years, all that extra weight can damage those delicate internal components, like steering lock barrels, that make your car go vroom.

It’s not just the cause of car starting problems, either. A heavy keychain for car keys can lead to some very dangerous and unsafe situations that undoubtedly put your life in jeopardy. For instance, if your ignition shifts out of place, your entire set of keys could loosen and fall out – while the vehicle is in motion.

“That seems kinda cool…”

Sure, you’d have a nifty magic trick to show your coworkers. But there’s one glaringly obvious problem: How do you stop the car? If the ignition is shifted badly enough, reinserting your car keys to turn your vehicle off may become difficult if not impossible. (Guess you’ll just have to wait until the gas tank runs empty.)