Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Dodge Ram, and where to start if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Dodge Ram, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Dodge Ram.
Why is my key locked in my Dodge Ram?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Dodge Ram? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Dodge Ram.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Dodge Ram.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Dodge Ram, so make sure to examine all these points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Dodge Ram
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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Dodge Ram. Now that you’ve managed to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Dodge Ram: 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 anymore, make certain to examine 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 Dodge Ram 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 all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Dodge Ram 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Dodge Ram. 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 option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Dodge Ram: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more guides on the Dodge Ram, go to our Dodge Ram category.
