On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that may look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 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 cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, 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 rebuilt, go through this guideline. In this content page, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

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Why is my key locked in my Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, so make sure to verify all these key points to know what problem you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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To finish , let’s proceed to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. 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 cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be sure 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 Outlander Sport doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. 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. In any other case, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To find more tips on the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, take a look at the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport category.