On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that could seem 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 Qashqai, and what to do if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this content page, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Nissan Qashqai, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Nissan Qashqai.

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Why is my key locked in my Nissan Qashqai?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Nissan Qashqai? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 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 Qashqai.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Nissan Qashqai.
  • 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Nissan Qashqai, so be sure you check all these key points to know what problem you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Nissan Qashqai

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Finally, let’s move on to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Nissan Qashqai. Now that you’ve managed to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities 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 Qashqai: 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 anymore, make sure to inspect it cautiously 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 Qashqai 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, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Nissan Qashqai to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 Qashqai. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Nissan Qashqai: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To discover more tips on the Nissan Qashqai, take a look at the Nissan Qashqai category.