Today we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Renault Megane 3, 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 anymore, we will try to help you uncover 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 in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guideline. In this content page, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Megane 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Megane 3.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Megane 3?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Megane 3? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up 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 cracked, 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 Megane 3.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Megane 3.
- 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 explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Megane 3, so be sure you examine all these key points to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Megane 3
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Finally, let’s go forward to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Megane 3. Now that you’ve managed to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Megane 3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions 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 Megane 3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a 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, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Renault Megane 3 to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Megane 3. 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 solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Megane 3: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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