Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Chevrolet Express, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? 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 origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guide. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Chevrolet Express, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Chevrolet Express.
Why is my key locked in my Chevrolet Express?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Chevrolet Express? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may cause 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 broken, 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 Express.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Chevrolet Express.
- 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 Chevrolet Express, so remember to verify all these aspects to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Chevrolet Express
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To finish , let’s proceed to the solution section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Chevrolet Express. Now that you’ve been able to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Chevrolet Express: 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, be 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 Chevrolet Express doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Chevrolet Express to have the complete process.
- 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Chevrolet Express. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Chevrolet Express: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you need more tutorials on the Chevrolet Express, go to our Chevrolet Express category.
