Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Nissan Cube, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the source of this issue and give you the solution. 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 rebuilt, browse this guide. In this article content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Nissan Cube, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Nissan Cube.

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Why is my key locked in my Nissan Cube?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Nissan Cube? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause 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 broken, 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 Cube.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Nissan Cube.
  • At last, 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 properly in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Nissan Cube, so be sure you check all these key points to know what issue you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Nissan Cube

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Nissan Cube. Now that you’ve been able to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Nissan Cube: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure to examine it carefully 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 Cube doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Nissan Cube to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Nissan Cube. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Nissan Cube: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you wish more guides on the Nissan Cube, go to our Nissan Cube category.