On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Kia Forte, and what you can do 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 discover the cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this article. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia Forte, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia Forte.

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Why is my key locked in my Kia Forte?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia Forte? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can cause 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Kia Forte.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia Forte.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Kia Forte, so be sure you examine all these key points to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Kia Forte

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Finally, let’s move on to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Kia Forte. Now that you’ve managed to determine the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Kia Forte: 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 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 Kia Forte doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Kia Forte to have the complete process.
  • 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 damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Kia Forte. 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. In any other case, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Kia Forte: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Kia Forte, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Forte category.