On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Kia Soul, and how to proceed if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this instruction. In this content page, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia Soul, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia Soul.
Why is my key locked in my Kia Soul?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia Soul? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated 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 Soul.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia Soul.
- Finally, 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 explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Kia Soul, so remember to verify all these factors to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Kia Soul
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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Kia Soul. Now that you’ve been able to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions 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 Soul: 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 any longer, be certain to inspect 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 Soul doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Kia Soul 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Kia Soul. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Kia Soul: In cases like this, 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 Soul, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Soul category.
