On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Nissan Rogue, and what you can do if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this article content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Nissan Rogue, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Nissan Rogue.

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Why is my key locked in my Nissan Rogue?

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

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke 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 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 Rogue.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Nissan Rogue.
  • 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Nissan Rogue, so make sure to verify all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Nissan Rogue

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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Nissan Rogue. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the explanation 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 Rogue: 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, be 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 Rogue doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Nissan Rogue to have the complete process.
  • 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 Rogue. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Nissan Rogue: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To find more tips on the Nissan Rogue, take a look at the Nissan Rogue category.