On this article we’re going to focus 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 going to talk about the of a key locked on you Renault Vel Satis, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the cause of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guide. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Renault Vel Satis, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Renault Vel Satis.

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Why is my key locked in my Renault Vel Satis?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Renault Vel Satis? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered 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 cracked, 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 Vel Satis.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Renault Vel Satis.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Renault Vel Satis, so make sure to check all these aspects to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Renault Vel Satis

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To finish , let’s proceed to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Renault Vel Satis. Now that you’ve managed 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 answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Renault Vel Satis: 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, 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 Vel Satis doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Renault Vel Satis to have the complete process.
  • 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 harmed you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Renault Vel Satis. 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 solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Renault Vel Satis: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you want more guides on the Renault Vel Satis, go to our Renault Vel Satis category.