On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that may appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Ford Tourneo, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this content, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Tourneo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Tourneo.
Why is my key locked in my Ford Tourneo?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Tourneo? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes 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 Tourneo.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Tourneo.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford Tourneo, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Ford Tourneo
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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Ford Tourneo. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities 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 Tourneo: 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 any longer, ensure 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 Tourneo doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Ford Tourneo to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford Tourneo. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford Tourneo: 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 Tourneo, take a look at the Ford Tourneo category.
