On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Ford Kuga, and where to start if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, 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 remanufactured, browse this guideline. In this article content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Kuga, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Kuga.

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Why is my key locked in my Ford Kuga?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Kuga? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about 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 damaged, 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 Kuga.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Kuga.
  • 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 Kuga, so remember to examine all these aspects to know what problem you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Ford Kuga

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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Ford Kuga. Now that you’ve managed to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Ford Kuga: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make certain to inspect 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 Kuga doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, 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 guide on the steering wheel locked on Ford Kuga 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 damaged you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford Kuga. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Ford Kuga: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To get more tips on the Ford Kuga, take a look at the Ford Kuga category.