On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Kia Xceed, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Kia Xceed, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Kia Xceed.
Why is my key locked in my Kia Xceed?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Kia Xceed? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up 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 easily, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Kia Xceed.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Kia Xceed.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Kia Xceed, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Kia Xceed
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To finish , let’s go forward to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Kia Xceed. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation 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 Xceed: 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 certain to examine 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 Xceed doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a 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 full article on the steering wheel locked on Kia Xceed to have the complete process.
- 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Kia Xceed. 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 get a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Kia Xceed: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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