Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Ford B-max, and what to do if you are 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 cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with 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 teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford B-max, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford B-max.
Why is my key locked in my Ford B-max?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford B-max? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered 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 cleanly, 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 Ford B-max.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford B-max.
- 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford B-max, so remember to examine all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Ford B-max
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To finish , let’s move on to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Ford B-max. Now that you’ve been able to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford B-max: 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, ensure that to inspect 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 Ford B-max doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Ford B-max to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 Ford B-max. 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. Otherwise, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford B-max: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Ford B-max, do not hesitate to consult our Ford B-max category.
