Today we’re going to focus on an issue that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Ford Ka, and where to start if we find ourselves 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 discover 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 confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this article, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Ka, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Ka.
Why is my key locked in my Ford Ka?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Ka? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes 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 Ka.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Ka.
- 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford Ka, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Ford Ka
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Finally, let’s go forward to the solution section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Ford Ka. Now that you’ve managed to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford Ka: 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, make sure to examine it attentively 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 Ka doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full article on the steering wheel locked on Ford Ka to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford Ka. 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 answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford Ka: 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 Ford Ka, go to our Ford Ka category.
