On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In fact, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Toyota Sequoia, and where to start if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find 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 in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this instruction. In this content page, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota Sequoia, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota Sequoia.
Why is my key locked in my Toyota Sequoia?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota Sequoia? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can induce 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 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 broken, 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 Sequoia.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota Sequoia.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids 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 Sequoia, so make sure to verify all these factors to know what issue you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Toyota Sequoia
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Toyota Sequoia. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota Sequoia: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be certain to examine 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 Sequoia doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Toyota Sequoia 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Toyota Sequoia. 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. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Toyota Sequoia: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the Toyota Sequoia, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Sequoia category.
