On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Mazda 6, and how to proceed if you are 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 source of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, 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 content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mazda 6, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mazda 6.

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Why is my key locked in my Mazda 6?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mazda 6? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may provoke 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 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 Mazda 6.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mazda 6.
  • At last, 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mazda 6, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Mazda 6

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mazda 6. Now that you’ve managed to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Mazda 6: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make 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 Mazda 6 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Mazda 6 to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mazda 6. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Mazda 6: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Mazda 6, do not hesitate to consult our Mazda 6 category.