On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Renault Trafic 2, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Trafic 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Trafic 2.
Why is my key locked in my Renault Trafic 2?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Trafic 2? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can induce 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 device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is broken, 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 Trafic 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Trafic 2.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Trafic 2, so be sure you check all these factors to know what trouble you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Renault Trafic 2
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Trafic 2. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Trafic 2: 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 sure to inspect it properly 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 Trafic 2 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Renault Trafic 2 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 Trafic 2. 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 option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Renault Trafic 2: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more guides on the Renault Trafic 2, go to our Renault Trafic 2 category.
