On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Renault Laguna, and what you can do if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this content page, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Laguna, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Laguna.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Laguna?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Laguna? In this section we will try to explain 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 device. It can sometimes 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Renault Laguna.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Laguna.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Laguna, so be sure you check all these key points to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Laguna
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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Laguna. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Laguna: 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 examine 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 Laguna doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Renault Laguna 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Laguna. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Laguna: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the Renault Laguna, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Laguna category.
