Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Mitsubishi Lancer, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guideline. In this article content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mitsubishi Lancer, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mitsubishi Lancer.
Why is my key locked in my Mitsubishi Lancer?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mitsubishi Lancer? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may trigger 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 Mitsubishi Lancer.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mitsubishi Lancer.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids 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 Mitsubishi Lancer, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Mitsubishi Lancer
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mitsubishi Lancer. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mitsubishi Lancer: 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 anymore, 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 Mitsubishi Lancer doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Mitsubishi Lancer to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mitsubishi Lancer: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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