On this article we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Kia Picanto, and what to do if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia Picanto, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia Picanto.
Why is my key locked in my Kia Picanto?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia Picanto? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can induce 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 device. 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 cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Kia Picanto.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia Picanto.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Kia Picanto, so make sure to examine all these key points to know what problem you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Kia Picanto
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To conclude, let’s move on to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Kia Picanto. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Kia Picanto: 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, be sure 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 Picanto doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Kia Picanto to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Kia Picanto. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Kia Picanto: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Kia Picanto, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Picanto category.
