Today we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Kia Optima, and what to do if you are in this position? 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 source of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia Optima, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia Optima.
Why is my key locked in my Kia Optima?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia Optima? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause 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 Optima.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia Optima.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Kia Optima, so remember to examine all these factors to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Kia Optima
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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Kia Optima. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Kia Optima: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make sure to check 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 Optima doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, 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, examine this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Kia Optima to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Kia Optima. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Kia Optima: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more guides on the Kia Optima, go to our Kia Optima category.
