Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Nissan Qashqai 2, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the source of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted 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, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Nissan Qashqai 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Nissan Qashqai 2.
Why is my key locked in my Nissan Qashqai 2?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Nissan Qashqai 2? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can cause 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 device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Nissan Qashqai 2.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Nissan Qashqai 2, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what problem you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Nissan Qashqai 2
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To conclude, let’s move on to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Nissan Qashqai 2. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Nissan Qashqai 2: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make certain to examine 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 2 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Nissan Qashqai 2 to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 2. 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 get a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Nissan Qashqai 2: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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