On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Hyundai Genesis, and what you can do if you are in this condition? 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 origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Hyundai Genesis, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Hyundai Genesis.

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Why is my key locked in my Hyundai Genesis?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Hyundai Genesis? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 Genesis.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Hyundai Genesis.
  • At last, 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 properly in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Hyundai Genesis, so don’t forget to verify all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Hyundai Genesis

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Finally, let’s move on to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Hyundai Genesis. Now that you’ve been able 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 solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Hyundai Genesis: 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 check 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 Hyundai Genesis doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Hyundai Genesis 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Hyundai Genesis. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Hyundai Genesis: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you wish more tutorials on the Hyundai Genesis, go to our Hyundai Genesis category.