Today we’re going to deal with a problem that may appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In fact, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Ford Edge, and what to do if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you discover the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this content, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Edge, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Edge.
Why is my key locked in my Ford Edge?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Edge? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can cause 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 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Ford Edge.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Edge.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford Edge, so remember to check all these aspects to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Ford Edge
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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Ford Edge. Now that you’ve been able to determine the explanation 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 solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford Edge: 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 that 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 Ford Edge doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Ford Edge to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, 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 Ford Edge. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford Edge: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you need more tutorials on the Ford Edge, go to our Ford Edge category.
