On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In truth, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Kia E Niro, and how to proceed if you are 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 locate the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this instruction. In this article, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia E Niro, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia E Niro.

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Why is my key locked in my Kia E Niro?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia E Niro? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can trigger 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 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Kia E Niro.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia E Niro.
  • At last, 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 Kia E Niro, so remember to verify all these points to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Kia E Niro

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Kia E Niro. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Kia E Niro: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure to examine it attentively 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 Kia E Niro doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Kia E Niro to have the complete procedure.
  • 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Kia E Niro. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Kia E Niro: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To find more tips on the Kia E Niro, take a look at the Kia E Niro category.