On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Ford Flex, and what you can do if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the source of this problem 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 article. In this article content, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Flex, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Flex.
Why is my key locked in my Ford Flex?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Flex? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are some 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 device. 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Ford Flex.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Flex.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids 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 Ford Flex, so remember to check all these points to know what problem you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Ford Flex
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Finally, let’s move on to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Ford Flex. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford Flex: 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 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 Flex doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Ford Flex to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is damaged you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford Flex. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford Flex: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any further questions about the Ford Flex, do not hesitate to consult our Ford Flex category.
