On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that could seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Dodge Dart, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guideline. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Dodge Dart, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Dodge Dart.

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Why is my key locked in my Dodge Dart?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Dodge Dart? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Dodge Dart.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Dodge Dart.
  • Finally, 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 properly in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Dodge Dart, so remember to examine all these factors to know what issue you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Dodge Dart

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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Dodge Dart. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Dodge Dart: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure to examine it properly 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 Dodge Dart doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Dodge Dart to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Dodge Dart. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Dodge Dart: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To find more tips on the Dodge Dart, take a look at the Dodge Dart category.