On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Lexus NX, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the cause of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Lexus NX, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Lexus NX.
Why is my key locked in my Lexus NX?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Lexus NX? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Lexus NX.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Lexus NX.
- 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 explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Lexus NX, so remember to check all these factors to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Lexus NX
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To conclude, let’s move on to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Lexus NX. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the motive 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 answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Lexus NX: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be certain to examine it properly 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 NX doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this 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, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Lexus NX 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 harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Lexus NX. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to get a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Lexus NX: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more tutorials on the Lexus NX, go to our Lexus NX category.
