On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Renault Kangoo 2, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you discover the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guideline. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Kangoo 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Kangoo 2.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Kangoo 2?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Kangoo 2? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can provoke 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 device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 Kangoo 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Kangoo 2.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Kangoo 2, so make sure to verify all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Kangoo 2
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Finally, let’s move on to the solution section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Renault Kangoo 2. Now that you’ve managed to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Kangoo 2: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make sure to inspect 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 Kangoo 2 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, 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 Kangoo 2 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 harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Kangoo 2. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Kangoo 2: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Renault Kangoo 2, take a look at the Renault Kangoo 2 category.
