Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Hyundai Ioniq, and where to start 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 origin of this issue 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 disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guideline. In this content page, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Hyundai Ioniq, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Hyundai Ioniq.
Why is my key locked in my Hyundai Ioniq?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Hyundai Ioniq? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, 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 Ioniq.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Hyundai Ioniq.
- Finally, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Hyundai Ioniq, so don’t forget to verify all these factors to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Hyundai Ioniq
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Hyundai Ioniq. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Hyundai Ioniq: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure that to examine 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 Hyundai Ioniq 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 at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Hyundai Ioniq to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Hyundai Ioniq. 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 option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Hyundai Ioniq: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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