On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that may appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Chrysler 300, and what you can do if you are in this position? 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 remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Chrysler 300, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Chrysler 300.

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Why is my key locked in my Chrysler 300?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Chrysler 300? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can trigger 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 cleanly, 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 Chrysler 300.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Chrysler 300.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Chrysler 300, so be sure you examine all these key points to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Chrysler 300

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Chrysler 300. Now that you’ve managed to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Chrysler 300: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be certain to inspect 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 Chrysler 300 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Chrysler 300 to have the complete treatment.
  • 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 damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Chrysler 300. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Chrysler 300: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any additional questions about the Chrysler 300, do not hesitate to consult our Chrysler 300 category.