On this article we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Infiniti QX30, and where to start if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this article. In this article content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Infiniti QX30, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Infiniti QX30.

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Why is my key locked in my Infiniti QX30?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Infiniti QX30? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Infiniti QX30.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Infiniti QX30.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Infiniti QX30, so make sure to check all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Infiniti QX30

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Infiniti QX30. Now that you’ve been able to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Infiniti QX30: 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 anymore, ensure to check 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 Infiniti QX30 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Infiniti QX30 to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Infiniti QX30. 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. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Infiniti QX30: 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 Infiniti QX30, do not hesitate to consult our Infiniti QX30 category.