On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Chevrolet Equinox, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this article. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Chevrolet Equinox, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Chevrolet Equinox.

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Why is my key locked in my Chevrolet Equinox?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Chevrolet Equinox? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 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 Chevrolet Equinox.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Chevrolet Equinox.
  • 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 Chevrolet Equinox, so don’t forget to check all these aspects to know what trouble you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Chevrolet Equinox

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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Chevrolet Equinox. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Chevrolet Equinox: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that 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 Chevrolet Equinox doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Chevrolet Equinox 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 harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Chevrolet Equinox. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Chevrolet Equinox: 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 Chevrolet Equinox, do not hesitate to consult our Chevrolet Equinox category.