Today we’re going to deal with a problem that could look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Renault Mascott, and what to do if we find ourselves in this condition? 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 origin of this trouble 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 disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guideline. In this article, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Mascott, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Mascott.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Mascott?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Mascott? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger 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 damaged, 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 Mascott.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Mascott.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Mascott, so make sure to check all these factors to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Mascott
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Renault Mascott. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Mascott: 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, ensure that to inspect it attentively 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 Mascott doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Renault Mascott 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 Mascott. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Mascott: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Renault Mascott, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Mascott category.
