Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Mazda CX 30, and what you can do if you are 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 find the origin of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, 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 rebuilt, go through this instruction. In this article, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mazda CX 30, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mazda CX 30.

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Why is my key locked in my Mazda CX 30?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mazda CX 30? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons 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 either 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Mazda CX 30.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mazda CX 30.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mazda CX 30, so be sure you examine all these aspects to know what problem you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Mazda CX 30

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Finally, let’s move on to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Mazda CX 30. Now that you’ve managed to analyze 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 problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Mazda CX 30: 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 anymore, make sure to check 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 Mazda CX 30 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Mazda CX 30 to have the complete process.
  • 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 harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mazda CX 30. 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 option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Mazda CX 30: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To discover more tips on the Mazda CX 30, take a look at the Mazda CX 30 category.