On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Renault Kangoo, 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 discover the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this article. In this article, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Kangoo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Kangoo.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Kangoo?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Kangoo? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up 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 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Renault Kangoo.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Kangoo.
- 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Kangoo, so don’t forget to check all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Kangoo
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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Renault Kangoo. Now that you’ve managed to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Kangoo: 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 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 Kangoo doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, 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 article on the steering wheel locked on Renault Kangoo to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying case, 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. 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 remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Kangoo: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Renault Kangoo, go to our Renault Kangoo category.
