On this article we’re going to deal with a problem that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In truth, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Mini Countryman, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit 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 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 remanufactured, browse this article. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mini Countryman, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mini Countryman.
Why is my key locked in my Mini Countryman?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mini Countryman? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger 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 cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Mini Countryman.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mini Countryman.
- At last, 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 properly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mini Countryman, so don’t forget to examine all these points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Mini Countryman
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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Mini Countryman. Now that you’ve managed to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mini Countryman: 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 anymore, ensure that to check it cautiously 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 Mini Countryman doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Mini Countryman to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mini Countryman. 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 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 Mini Countryman: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more guides on the Mini Countryman, go to our Mini Countryman category.
