Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Renault Scenic 4, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guide. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Scenic 4, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Scenic 4.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Scenic 4?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Scenic 4? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Renault Scenic 4.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Scenic 4.
- Finally, 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 Scenic 4, so make sure to check all these aspects to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Scenic 4
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Scenic 4. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Scenic 4: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure 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 Scenic 4 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Renault Scenic 4 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Scenic 4. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Scenic 4: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Renault Scenic 4, take a look at the Renault Scenic 4 category.
