Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Buick LaCrosse, and where to start if you are in this condition? 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 cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guideline. In this article, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Buick LaCrosse, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Buick LaCrosse.

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Why is my key locked in my Buick LaCrosse?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Buick LaCrosse? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can trigger 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 system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
  • A broken or damaged key, if your key is damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Buick LaCrosse.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Buick LaCrosse.
  • 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 explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Buick LaCrosse, so make sure to examine all these aspects to know what problem you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Buick LaCrosse

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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Buick LaCrosse. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the cause 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 answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Buick LaCrosse: 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 certain to check it carefully 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 LaCrosse doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Buick LaCrosse to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 Buick LaCrosse. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Buick LaCrosse: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

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