On this article we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In truth, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Hyundai Santa Fe, and what you can do if you are 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 cause of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, 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, read this article. In this content page, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Hyundai Santa Fe, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Why is my key locked in my Hyundai Santa Fe?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Hyundai Santa Fe? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 damaged, 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 Santa Fe.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Hyundai Santa Fe.
  • 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 answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Hyundai Santa Fe, so make sure to examine all these points to know what issue you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Hyundai Santa Fe

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To finish , let’s proceed to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Hyundai Santa Fe. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions 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 Santa Fe: 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 sure to inspect 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 Santa Fe doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Hyundai Santa Fe to have the complete treatment.
  • 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 Santa Fe. 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. In any other case, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Hyundai Santa Fe: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

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