On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Renault Kadjar, and what you can do 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 uncover the cause 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, read this guide. In this content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Kadjar, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Kadjar.

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Why is my key locked in my Renault Kadjar?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Kadjar? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 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 Kadjar.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Kadjar.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Kadjar, so remember to check all these factors to know what issue you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Renault Kadjar

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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Kadjar. Now that you’ve been able to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Kadjar: 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 examine it properly 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 Kadjar doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, 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, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Renault Kadjar to have the complete procedure.
  • 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 Renault Kadjar. 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. Otherwise, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Renault Kadjar: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Renault Kadjar, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Kadjar category.