On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Nissan Murano, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? 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 cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guideline. In this content page, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Nissan Murano, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Nissan Murano.

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Why is my key locked in my Nissan Murano?

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

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may bring about 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 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 Nissan Murano.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Nissan Murano.
  • Finally, 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 properly in the barrel.

All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Nissan Murano, so don’t forget to examine all these points to know what problem you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Nissan Murano

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To finish , let’s proceed to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Nissan Murano. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Nissan Murano: 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 any longer, ensure that to check 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 Nissan Murano doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Nissan Murano to have the complete process.
  • 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 broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Nissan Murano. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Nissan Murano: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any additional questions about the Nissan Murano, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Murano category.