On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Mitsubishi Mirage, and what to do if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the cause of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, 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 rebuilt, go through this guide. In this article, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mitsubishi Mirage, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mitsubishi Mirage.
Why is my key locked in my Mitsubishi Mirage?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mitsubishi Mirage? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can cause 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 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Mitsubishi Mirage.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mitsubishi Mirage.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mitsubishi Mirage, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Mitsubishi Mirage
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To finish , let’s proceed to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Mitsubishi Mirage. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mitsubishi Mirage: 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 inspect it attentively 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 Mirage doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Mitsubishi Mirage 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 damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mitsubishi Mirage. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mitsubishi Mirage: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more guides on the Mitsubishi Mirage, go to our Mitsubishi Mirage category.
