Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Jeep Wrangler, and how to proceed 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 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 detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guideline. In this article, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Jeep Wrangler, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Jeep Wrangler.

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Why is my key locked in my Jeep Wrangler?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Jeep Wrangler? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations 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 system. 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 Wrangler.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Jeep Wrangler.
  • At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops 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 Jeep Wrangler, so don’t forget to verify all these points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Jeep Wrangler

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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Jeep Wrangler. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the cause 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 solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Jeep Wrangler: 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 any longer, make sure to examine 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 Jeep Wrangler doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Jeep Wrangler 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Jeep Wrangler. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Jeep Wrangler: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Jeep Wrangler, do not hesitate to consult our Jeep Wrangler category.