Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Ford Transit, and how to proceed if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the source of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guide. In this content, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Transit, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Transit.
Why is my key locked in my Ford Transit?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Transit? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons 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 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 cracked, 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 Transit.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Transit.
- Finally, 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 Transit, so make sure to verify all these factors to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Ford Transit
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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Ford Transit. Now that you’ve managed to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford Transit: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make certain 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 Transit doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, 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, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Ford Transit to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 Transit. 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. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford Transit: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more guides on the Ford Transit, go to our Ford Transit category.
