Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could seem 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 hyundai i10, and what to do if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you find the cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this instruction. In this content page, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder hyundai i10, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your hyundai i10.
Why is my key locked in my hyundai i10?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your hyundai i10? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can induce 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 sometimes 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your hyundai i10.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your hyundai i10.
- 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 i10, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my hyundai i10
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To finish , let’s proceed to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your hyundai i10. Now that you’ve managed to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your hyundai i10: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be certain to check it cautiously 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 i10 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on hyundai i10 to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your hyundai i10. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic hyundai i10: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the hyundai i10, do not hesitate to consult our hyundai i10 category.
