On this article we’re going to deal with a problem that may appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Nissan Armada, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this content, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Nissan Armada, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Nissan Armada.

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Why is my key locked in my Nissan Armada?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Nissan Armada? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up 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 easily, 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 Nissan Armada.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Nissan Armada.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Nissan Armada, so be sure you examine all these aspects to know what issue you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Nissan Armada

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Finally, let’s move on to the solution section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Nissan Armada. Now that you’ve been able to analyze 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 trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Nissan Armada: 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, make certain 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 Nissan Armada doesn’t turn anymore 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, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Nissan Armada 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 damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Nissan Armada. 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. Otherwise, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Nissan Armada: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Nissan Armada, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Armada category.