Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Renault Koleos, and where to start if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the source 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 faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Koleos, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Koleos.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Koleos?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Koleos? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can cause 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 system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Renault Koleos.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Koleos.
- Finally, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Koleos, so remember to verify all these points to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Koleos
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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Koleos. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Koleos: 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 anymore, be certain to check it cautiously 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 Koleos doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Renault Koleos to have the complete process.
- 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 damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Koleos. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Koleos: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Renault Koleos, go to our Renault Koleos category.
