Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could seem trivial 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 Venza, and what to do if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with 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 try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota Venza, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota Venza.

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Why is my key locked in my Toyota Venza?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota Venza? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can bring about 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 device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 Venza.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota Venza.
  • At last, 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Toyota Venza, so don’t forget to check all these key points to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Toyota Venza

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To finish , let’s proceed to the solution section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Toyota Venza. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota Venza: 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 any longer, ensure that to inspect 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 Venza doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Toyota Venza 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 Venza. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Toyota Venza: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Toyota Venza, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Venza category.