Key Cannot Be Inserted
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| STEP | WHAT TO DO | OK (no problem found) | PROBLEM FOUND | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHECK FUNCTIONALITY OF THE LOCK CYLINDER | Continue to Step 2 | If any signs of forced entry on the lock cylinder | Replace the lock cylinder |
| Check for signs of tampering on the glove box lock cylinder. | ||||
| 2 | VERIFICATION OF LOCK CYLINDER OPENING | Continue to Step 3 | Foreign objects found | Replace the lock cylinder |
| Check that the lock cylinder opening is free of foreign objects | ||||
| 3 | CHECK FUNCTIONALITY OF THE LOCK CYLINDER | End of diagnosis | The key continues to fail to be inserted into the lock cylinder | Proceed to Step 4 |
| Through the opening of the lock cylinder, spray a small amount of lubricant (avoid contact with the aesthetic parts). | ||||
| Try to re-insert the key. | ||||
| 4 | CHECK FUNCTIONALITY OF THE LOCK CYLINDER | End of diagnosis | The key continues to fail to be inserted into the lock cylinder even once removed from the board | Replace the lock cylinder |
| Pull the lock cylinder from the door; verify the integrity and functionality of the lock cylinder itself. | ||||
| Try to re-insert the key in the cylinder only. |