Key Will Not Or Is Hard To Turn

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP	WHAT TO DO	OK (no problem found)	PROBLEM FOUND	CORRECTION
1	DOOR MECHANISM OPERATION CHECK	End of diagnosis	Torque higher than 0.3 N.m	Go to step 2
1	Remove the device from the vehicle and check whether the idling activation torque is higher than 0.3 N.m	End of diagnosis	Torque higher than 0.3 N.m	Go to step 2
2	DOOR LOCK CYLINDER CONDITION CHECK	End of diagnosis	Torque higher than 0.3 N.m	Replace the front door lock cylinder.
2	Apply rust remover and then lubricate through the key hole Try again to activate the mechanism; do not exceed the torque of 2 N.m in order to not damage the key	End of diagnosis	Torque higher than 0.3 N.m	Replace the front door lock cylinder.