what is the approximate cost to put in a new ignition switch
1 Installing an ignition switch typically takes 1-1.5 hours, at $50-$120 an hour, depending on local rates and whether the work is done at an independent or chain repair shop, or a dealership (typically the most expensive). If the ignition switch has shorted out, the surrounding wires may be melted or burned, and will also need to be replaced, which will increase the total cost slightly. 2  An ignition switch can be replaced by a car dealership, an independent repair shop, or car-repair chains like Pep Boys or Sears.