On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Renault Modus, and what to do if you are 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 find the origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guideline. In this article, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Modus, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Modus.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Modus?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Modus? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can provoke 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 system. It can either 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 Modus.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Modus.
- 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Modus, so don’t forget to verify all these points to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Modus
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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Renault Modus. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Modus: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be sure to check 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 Modus doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Renault Modus to have the complete process.
- 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Modus. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Modus: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more guides on the Renault Modus, go to our Renault Modus category.
