On this article we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be unimportant 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 Hyundai Elantra, and where to start if you are in this condition? 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 remedy. It may seem logical, 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 rebuilt, browse this guideline. In this article content, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Hyundai Elantra, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Hyundai Elantra.
Why is my key locked in my Hyundai Elantra?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Hyundai Elantra? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 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 Hyundai Elantra.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Hyundai Elantra.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents 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 Hyundai Elantra, so be sure you check all these key points to know what problem you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Hyundai Elantra
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To finish , let’s proceed to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Hyundai Elantra. Now that you’ve managed to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Hyundai Elantra: 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, ensure that to examine 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 Hyundai Elantra doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Hyundai Elantra to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Hyundai Elantra. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Hyundai Elantra: 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 Hyundai Elantra, do not hesitate to consult our Hyundai Elantra category.
