Today we’re going to focus on an issue that may seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Toyota 86, and where to start if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the source of this issue 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 disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this article content, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota 86, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota 86.
Why is my key locked in my Toyota 86?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota 86? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Toyota 86.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota 86.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Toyota 86, so don’t forget to check all these aspects to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Toyota 86
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To conclude, let’s move on to the solution section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Toyota 86. Now that you’ve been able to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota 86: 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 Toyota 86 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this 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, browse this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Toyota 86 to have the complete treatment.
- 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 Toyota 86. 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 get a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Toyota 86: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the Toyota 86, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota 86 category.
