On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Dacia Lodgy, and what to do if you are 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 find 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 confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this instruction. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Dacia Lodgy, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Dacia Lodgy.
Why is my key locked in my Dacia Lodgy?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Dacia Lodgy? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 Dacia Lodgy.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Dacia Lodgy.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents 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 Dacia Lodgy, so be sure you check all these key points to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Dacia Lodgy
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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Dacia Lodgy. Now that you’ve been able to analyze 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 answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Dacia Lodgy: 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 any longer, ensure to inspect 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 Dacia Lodgy doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Dacia Lodgy to have the complete procedure.
- 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 harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Dacia Lodgy. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to get a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Dacia Lodgy: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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