On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Toyota 4Runner, 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 locate the cause of this trouble 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 instruction. In this content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota 4Runner, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota 4Runner.

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Why is my key locked in my Toyota 4Runner?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota 4Runner? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may trigger 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Toyota 4Runner.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota 4Runner.
  • At last, 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 properly in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Toyota 4Runner, so don’t forget to examine all these points to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Toyota 4Runner

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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Toyota 4Runner. Now that you’ve managed 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 problems and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota 4Runner: 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, ensure to examine 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 Toyota 4Runner doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Toyota 4Runner to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 Toyota 4Runner. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Toyota 4Runner: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Toyota 4Runner, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota 4Runner category.