Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Hyundai Ix35, and where to start if we find ourselves in this condition? 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 origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this instruction. In this content page, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Hyundai Ix35, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Hyundai Ix35.
Why is my key locked in my Hyundai Ix35?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Hyundai Ix35? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Hyundai Ix35.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Hyundai Ix35.
- 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Hyundai Ix35, so don’t forget to check all these points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Hyundai Ix35
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Hyundai Ix35. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Hyundai Ix35: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make certain 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 Ix35 doesn’t turn any longer 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 complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Hyundai Ix35 to have the complete treatment.
- 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 harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Hyundai Ix35. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Hyundai Ix35: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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