On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that could appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Jeep Cherokee, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. 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 remanufactured, go through this guideline. In this article content, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Jeep Cherokee, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Jeep Cherokee.

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Why is my key locked in my Jeep Cherokee?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Jeep Cherokee? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can bring about 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 device. 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 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 Jeep Cherokee.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Jeep Cherokee.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Jeep Cherokee, so be sure you check all these aspects to know what problem you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Jeep Cherokee

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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Jeep Cherokee. Now that you’ve been able to determine the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Jeep Cherokee: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make sure 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 Jeep Cherokee doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Jeep Cherokee to have the complete procedure.
  • 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 Jeep Cherokee. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Jeep Cherokee: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you need more tutorials on the Jeep Cherokee, go to our Jeep Cherokee category.