Today we’re going to deal with a problem that may seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Lexus GX, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Lexus GX, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Lexus GX.
Why is my key locked in my Lexus GX?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Lexus GX? In this section we will try to describe 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 bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes 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 Lexus GX.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Lexus GX.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Lexus GX, so make sure to verify all these aspects to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Lexus GX
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Lexus GX. Now that you’ve been able to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Lexus GX: 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 any longer, make sure to inspect 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 Lexus GX doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Lexus GX to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Lexus GX. 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, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Lexus GX: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Lexus GX, take a look at the Lexus GX category.
