On this article we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Mini Mini, and where to start if we find ourselves 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 locate the origin of this issue 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 disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guideline. In this content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mini Mini, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mini Mini.
Why is my key locked in my Mini Mini?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mini Mini? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can induce 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 correctly, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Mini Mini.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mini Mini.
- At last, 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 properly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mini Mini, so make sure to examine all these factors to know what issue you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Mini Mini
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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Mini Mini. Now that you’ve been able to discover the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mini Mini: 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, ensure that to check 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 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 at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Mini Mini to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 Mini Mini. 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. Otherwise, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mini Mini: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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