On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Mitsubishi Eclipse, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guideline. In this article, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mitsubishi Eclipse, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Why is my key locked in my Mitsubishi Eclipse?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mitsubishi Eclipse? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Mitsubishi Eclipse.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mitsubishi Eclipse.
- Finally, 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 explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mitsubishi Eclipse, so make sure to examine all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Finally, let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Mitsubishi Eclipse. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mitsubishi Eclipse: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make sure 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Mitsubishi Eclipse to have the complete treatment.
- 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mitsubishi Eclipse: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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