On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that may seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Ford Puma, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover 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 faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guideline. In this article content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Puma, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Puma.
Why is my key locked in my Ford Puma?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Puma? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Ford Puma.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Puma.
- At last, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford Puma, so make sure to examine all these key points to know what trouble you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Ford Puma
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Ford Puma. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford Puma: 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 anymore, be sure to examine 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 Puma doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Ford Puma to have the complete process.
- 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford Puma. 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 answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford Puma: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Ford Puma, do not hesitate to consult our Ford Puma category.
