Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Kia Sorento, and where to start if we find ourselves 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 find the source of this trouble 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 rebuilt, browse this guide. In this article, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia Sorento, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia Sorento.
Why is my key locked in my Kia Sorento?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia Sorento? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Kia Sorento.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia Sorento.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Kia Sorento, so be sure you verify all these key points to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Kia Sorento
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Finally, let’s go forward to the solution section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Kia Sorento. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Kia Sorento: 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 check it cautiously 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 Sorento doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Kia Sorento to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 Sorento. 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 get a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Kia Sorento: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
Whenever you have any further questions about the Kia Sorento, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Sorento category.
