On this article we’re going to deal with a problem that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In truth, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Subaru Legacy, and where to start if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guideline. In this article content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Subaru Legacy, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Subaru Legacy.
Why is my key locked in my Subaru Legacy?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Subaru Legacy? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Subaru Legacy.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Subaru Legacy.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Subaru Legacy, so remember to check all these points to know what problem you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Subaru Legacy
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Subaru Legacy. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Subaru Legacy: 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 anymore, make sure to check 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 Subaru Legacy doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Subaru Legacy to have the complete treatment.
- 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 damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Subaru Legacy. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Subaru Legacy: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Subaru Legacy, go to our Subaru Legacy category.
