On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Toyota Aygo, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the source of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota Aygo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota Aygo.
Why is my key locked in my Toyota Aygo?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota Aygo? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered 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 Toyota Aygo.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota Aygo.
- Finally, 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Toyota Aygo, so don’t forget to check all these points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Toyota Aygo
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Finally, let’s move on to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Toyota Aygo. Now that you’ve managed to discover 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 problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota Aygo: 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 any longer, be sure to inspect 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 Aygo doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Toyota Aygo to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 Aygo. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Toyota Aygo: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any further questions about the Toyota Aygo, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Aygo category.
