On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Acura TSX, and where to start if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this article. In this article, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Acura TSX, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Acura TSX.
Why is my key locked in my Acura TSX?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Acura TSX? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Acura TSX.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Acura TSX.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents the key of your car from turning correctly in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Acura TSX, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what trouble you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Acura TSX
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Acura TSX. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Acura TSX: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that to examine 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 Acura TSX doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Acura TSX to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Acura TSX. 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. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Acura TSX: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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