On this article we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Renault Maxity, and where to start if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the source of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, 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 remanufactured, go through this article. In this article content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Maxity, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Maxity.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Maxity?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Maxity? In this section 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 accumulated on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 damaged, 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 Maxity.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Maxity.
- Finally, 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 Maxity, so remember to check all these key points to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Maxity
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To conclude, let’s move on to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Renault Maxity. Now that you’ve been able to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Maxity: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure 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 Maxity 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 all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Renault Maxity to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Maxity. 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. Otherwise, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Maxity: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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