Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Scion tC, and what to do if we find ourselves 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 uncover the cause of this issue and give you the remedy. 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, go through this guideline. In this article, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Scion tC, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Scion tC.
Why is my key locked in my Scion tC?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Scion tC? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up 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 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Scion tC.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Scion tC.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents the key of your car from turning correctly in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Scion tC, so be sure you examine all these aspects to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Scion tC
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Scion tC. Now that you’ve managed to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Scion tC: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that to examine it carefully 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 Scion tC doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Scion tC to have the complete procedure.
- 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 broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Scion tC. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Scion tC: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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