Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Toyota Yaris 3, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you find the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this article. In this content, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Toyota Yaris 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Toyota Yaris 3.
Why is my key locked in my Toyota Yaris 3?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Toyota Yaris 3? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 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 Yaris 3.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Toyota Yaris 3.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Toyota Yaris 3, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Toyota Yaris 3
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To conclude, let’s move on to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Toyota Yaris 3. Now that you’ve managed to determine the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Toyota Yaris 3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be certain to check it attentively 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 Yaris 3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Toyota Yaris 3 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Toyota Yaris 3. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Toyota Yaris 3: In this case, 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 Yaris 3, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Yaris 3 category.
