On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Renault Captur, and what to do if we find ourselves in this position? 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 origin of this issue 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 disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this instruction. In this content, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Captur, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Captur.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Captur?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Captur? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 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 Renault Captur.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Captur.
- At last, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Captur, so make sure to check all these points to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Captur
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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Captur. Now that you’ve managed to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Captur: 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 any longer, be sure to examine 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 Renault Captur doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Renault Captur to have the complete process.
- 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 damaged you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Captur. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Captur: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Renault Captur, take a look at the Renault Captur category.
