Sonata Key Wont Turn Door Lock

At right illustrations show the operation of a standard pin tumbler lock.

Sonata key wont turn door lock.

Just got a new engine and starter from dealership 1 month ago. This will happen when the steering wheel has been moved after the key has been removed from the ignition cylinder. I finally called a tow he could not tow because it was stuck in park and needed to get it in neutral to tow. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left.

How to free a stuck lock. Leave key in the ignition. Note what side the wheel cannot be turned to and the direction that has give. The lock smith could not get it started said it was a serious problem that would required doing something that would take several hours and that it wasn t the ignition lock tumbler.

Key won t turn steering wheel locked up brakes won t push down either. Someday you might come home or go to open up your business and find that your key won t turn at all not even a little. Key won t turn in lock i couldn t get my mail so i tried something whilst the camera was rolling and it was almost a miracle result. Do this 3 times within 10 seconds.

The key cylinder gets stuck and needs to be lubri. Car is stuck at home today because it is completely locked up. Insert key into the ignition. Spray lubricant in the keyway and insert the key a few times so the lubricant can get worked into the mechanism.

Remove any vinegar or corrosion residue with a dry cotton swab. The door chime wont stop car detects key in cylinder but key is out key remote wont work if this happens. The most common reason that a car key will not turn is that the steering wheel has locked. Use a cotton swab dipped in white vinegar to wipe the contacts clean.

Resynchronize the keyless entry remote to the electrical system of your hyundai vehicle. If that is the problem it is easy to fix. You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door. There are several reasons this might occur.

Turn key to on position and return to off position. When you insert your key the key raises the pins to the point where the division between the top pins. Open drivers door and leave open. Lock and unlock the driver s door using the power door lock switch on the door.

Reinsert the battery and reassemble the keyless entry remote. Important use on position not acc position.