On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that may seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Toyota C HR, 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 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 greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this instruction. In this content page, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota C HR, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota C HR.

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Why is my key locked in my Toyota C HR?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota C HR? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can induce 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 either 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 C HR.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota C HR.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Toyota C HR, so be sure you check all these aspects to know what problem you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Toyota C HR

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Toyota C HR. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota C HR: 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, make certain 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 C HR doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Toyota C HR to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating circumstance, 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 Toyota C HR. 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 solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Toyota C HR: 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 Toyota C HR, go to our Toyota C HR category.