Today we’re going to focus on an issue that may look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Buick Envision, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, 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 greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this article. In this article content, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Buick Envision, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Buick Envision.

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Why is my key locked in my Buick Envision?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Buick Envision? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger 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 cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Buick Envision.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Buick Envision.
  • Finally, 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 Buick Envision, so don’t forget to examine all these key points to know what trouble you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Buick Envision

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Buick Envision. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Buick Envision: 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 examine it attentively 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 Buick Envision 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 all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Buick Envision to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Buick Envision. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Buick Envision: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any additional questions about the Buick Envision, do not hesitate to consult our Buick Envision category.