Today we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Honda Pilot, and how to proceed if you are in this position? 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 cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guideline. In this content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Honda Pilot, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Honda Pilot.

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Why is my key locked in my Honda Pilot?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Honda Pilot? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can cause 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Honda Pilot.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Honda Pilot.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Honda Pilot, so make sure to check all these aspects to know what trouble you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Honda Pilot

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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will let you to unlock the key of your Honda Pilot. Now that you’ve been able to discover the motive 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 Honda Pilot: 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, be 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 Honda Pilot doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Honda Pilot to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome circumstance, 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 Honda Pilot. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Honda Pilot: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you wish more guides on the Honda Pilot, go to our Honda Pilot category.