On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In truth, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you GMC Canyon, and how to proceed if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this instruction. In this article, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder GMC Canyon, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your GMC Canyon.
Why is my key locked in my GMC Canyon?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your GMC Canyon? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your GMC Canyon.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your GMC Canyon.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your GMC Canyon, so remember to verify all these aspects to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my GMC Canyon
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Finally, let’s move on to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your GMC Canyon. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your GMC Canyon: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure to inspect it properly and clean out any dirt you may find. If you think the dirt is in the cylinder or switch, move the key back and forth to try to get the dirt out.
- The key of my GMC Canyon doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on GMC Canyon to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your GMC Canyon. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic GMC Canyon: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the GMC Canyon, take a look at the GMC Canyon category.
