Today we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you GMC Terrain, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this position? 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 cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this instruction. In this article, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder GMC Terrain, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your GMC Terrain.
Why is my key locked in my GMC Terrain?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your GMC Terrain? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can bring about 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 device. 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 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 GMC Terrain.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your GMC Terrain.
- Finally, 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your GMC Terrain, so make sure to verify all these factors to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my GMC Terrain
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To finish , let’s proceed to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your GMC Terrain. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the motive 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 answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your GMC Terrain: 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 anymore, be certain to inspect 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 GMC Terrain doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on GMC Terrain 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 broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your GMC Terrain. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic GMC Terrain: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more tutorials on the GMC Terrain, go to our GMC Terrain category.
