On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Ford C-max 2, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you find the origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this article. In this article, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford C-max 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford C-max 2.
Why is my key locked in my Ford C-max 2?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford C-max 2? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several answers 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 easily, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Ford C-max 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford C-max 2.
- 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford C-max 2, so make sure to check all these key points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Ford C-max 2
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To conclude, let’s move on to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Ford C-max 2. Now that you’ve been able to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford C-max 2: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure that to examine 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 Ford C-max 2 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Ford C-max 2 to have the complete treatment.
- 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford C-max 2. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford C-max 2: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more guides on the Ford C-max 2, go to our Ford C-max 2 category.
