On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that may appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Ram ProMaster, 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 locate the cause of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ram ProMaster, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ram ProMaster.
Why is my key locked in my Ram ProMaster?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ram ProMaster? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger 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 cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Ram ProMaster.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ram ProMaster.
- At last, 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 properly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ram ProMaster, so don’t forget to examine all these factors to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Ram ProMaster
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To finish , let’s move on to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Ram ProMaster. Now that you’ve managed to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ram ProMaster: 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 anymore, ensure that 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 Ram ProMaster doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Ram ProMaster to have the complete process.
- 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 damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ram ProMaster. 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 remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ram ProMaster: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To discover more tips on the Ram ProMaster, take a look at the Ram ProMaster category.
