On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Mini Mini 3, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you discover the cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guide. In this content page, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mini Mini 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mini Mini 3.
Why is my key locked in my Mini Mini 3?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mini Mini 3? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Mini Mini 3.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mini Mini 3.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mini Mini 3, so be sure you verify all these points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Mini Mini 3
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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mini Mini 3. Now that you’ve been able to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mini Mini 3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be certain to inspect 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 Mini Mini 3 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Mini Mini 3 to have the complete treatment.
- 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mini Mini 3. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mini Mini 3: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Mini Mini 3, go to our Mini Mini 3 category.
