Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Toyota Auris 2, and how to proceed if we find ourselves 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 locate the origin of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, 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, browse this guide. In this article content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota Auris 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota Auris 2.
Why is my key locked in my Toyota Auris 2?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota Auris 2? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may trigger 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Toyota Auris 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota Auris 2.
- 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Toyota Auris 2, so be sure you verify all these points to know what issue you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Toyota Auris 2
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Finally, let’s proceed to the solution section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Toyota Auris 2. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota Auris 2: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure to check 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 Toyota Auris 2 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 concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Toyota Auris 2 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Toyota Auris 2. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Toyota Auris 2: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Toyota Auris 2, go to our Toyota Auris 2 category.
