Today we’re going to deal with a problem that may seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Ram ProMaster City, and where to start if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the cause of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ram ProMaster City, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ram ProMaster City.

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Why is my key locked in my Ram ProMaster City?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ram ProMaster City? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 Ram ProMaster City.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ram ProMaster City.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ram ProMaster City, so be sure you verify all these points to know what trouble you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Ram ProMaster City

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Finally, let’s proceed to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Ram ProMaster City. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Ram ProMaster City: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure to check it carefully 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 City doesn’t turn any longer 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, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Ram ProMaster City to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ram ProMaster City. 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 option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Ram ProMaster City: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you need more guides on the Ram ProMaster City, go to our Ram ProMaster City category.