On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that could seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In reality, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Renault Grand Scenic 4, and how to proceed if you are in this situation? 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 origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article content, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Grand Scenic 4, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Grand Scenic 4.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Grand Scenic 4?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Grand Scenic 4? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can cause 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 system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Renault Grand Scenic 4.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Grand Scenic 4.
- 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 Grand Scenic 4, so make sure to examine all these aspects to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Grand Scenic 4
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the practical section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Renault Grand Scenic 4. 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 cure this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Grand Scenic 4: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be sure to check it attentively 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 Grand Scenic 4 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 concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Renault Grand Scenic 4 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Grand Scenic 4. 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, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Grand Scenic 4: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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