Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be unimportant 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 Nissan Juke, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this article content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Nissan Juke, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Nissan Juke.

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Why is my key locked in my Nissan Juke?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Nissan Juke? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can trigger 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 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Nissan Juke.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Nissan Juke.
  • 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Nissan Juke, so remember to check all these aspects to know what problem you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Nissan Juke

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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Nissan Juke. 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 solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Nissan Juke: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be sure to check 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 Juke doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Nissan Juke to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 Juke. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Nissan Juke: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Nissan Juke, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Juke category.