On this article we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Acura RDX, and where to start if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this instruction. In this article content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Acura RDX, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Acura RDX.
Why is my key locked in my Acura RDX?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Acura RDX? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Acura RDX.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Acura RDX.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Acura RDX, so remember to examine all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Acura RDX
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Finally, let’s move on to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Acura RDX. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Acura RDX: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make sure to inspect it cautiously 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 Acura RDX doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Acura RDX to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Acura RDX. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Acura RDX: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Acura RDX, do not hesitate to consult our Acura RDX category.
