On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Renault Clio 3, and what to do if we find ourselves 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 uncover the cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this article, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Clio 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Clio 3.

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Why is my key locked in my Renault Clio 3?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Clio 3? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Renault Clio 3.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Clio 3.
  • 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 explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Clio 3, so remember to examine all these key points to know what problem you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Renault Clio 3

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To finish , let’s move on to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Clio 3. Now that you’ve been able to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Clio 3: 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, be sure to inspect 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 Clio 3 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Renault Clio 3 to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Clio 3. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Renault Clio 3: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you need more tutorials on the Renault Clio 3, go to our Renault Clio 3 category.