Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Kia Niro, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you discover the source of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this content page, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia Niro, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia Niro.

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Why is my key locked in my Kia Niro?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia Niro? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 Niro.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Kia Niro, so don’t forget to verify all these key points to know what issue you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Kia Niro

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Kia Niro. Now that you’ve managed to discover the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Kia Niro: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure 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 Kia Niro doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Kia Niro 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 harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Kia 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Kia Niro: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

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