Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Mazda 3, and where to start if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the source of this problem and give you the remedy. 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 remanufactured, go through this guide. In this content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mazda 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mazda 3.

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Why is my key locked in my Mazda 3?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mazda 3? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can provoke 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 cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
  • A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Mazda 3.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mazda 3.
  • Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mazda 3, so remember to check all these points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Mazda 3

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To finish , let’s move on to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Mazda 3. Now that you’ve managed to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Mazda 3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure 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 Mazda 3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Mazda 3 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 damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mazda 3. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Mazda 3: 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 Mazda 3, take a look at the Mazda 3 category.