On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Land Rover Defender, 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 any longer, we will try to help you find the cause of this trouble 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 disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this article. In this article, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Land Rover Defender, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Land Rover Defender.
Why is my key locked in my Land Rover Defender?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Land Rover Defender? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can trigger 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 system. 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Land Rover Defender.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Land Rover Defender.
- Finally, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Land Rover Defender, so don’t forget to check all these points to know what trouble you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Land Rover Defender
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Land Rover Defender. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Land Rover Defender: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure to examine 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 Land Rover Defender doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Land Rover Defender to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 Land Rover Defender. 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. In any other case, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Land Rover Defender: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Land Rover Defender, do not hesitate to consult our Land Rover Defender category.
