Why does my Hyundai Accent key not turn?

Why does my Hyundai Accent key not turn?

Key won’t turn in ignition on 2008 Hyundai Accent. Background: For the past couple months, every once in a while when I try to start my girlfriends car using MY key, I have the shake it a little to get it to turn. Her key never had this problem.

What does it mean when your accent won’t start?

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Accent, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Accent to crank, but not start.

What does it mean when your car key won’t turn on?

In case the key turns in the ignition AND the lights, radio, and signals are working it means the battery is good and therefore it is a key related issue. If the key turns in the ignition but the lights, radio, etc. are not working, this is a mechanical problem and you should get advice from a mechanic.

Key won’t turn in ignition on 2008 Hyundai Accent. Background: For the past couple months, every once in a while when I try to start my girlfriends car using MY key, I have the shake it a little to get it to turn. Her key never had this problem.

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Accent, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Accent to crank, but not start.

What to do if your car key won’t turn?

Get out of the car, and walk to your car. Your key likely won’t work in someone else’s ignition. But seriously, try getting the key half way in and give it a little slap straight in being careful not to break it, it sounds like one of the springs in there could be hanging up or broken, leaving a pin in the way of the mechanism.

Why is my key not turning in ignition?

Your key likely won’t work in someone else’s ignition. But seriously, try getting the key half way in and give it a little slap straight in being careful not to break it, it sounds like one of the springs in there could be hanging up or broken, leaving a pin in the way of the mechanism. Also try oiling it and repeatedly putting the key in and out.

What does it mean when your key won’t turn?

Key won’t turn, Hyundai the steering wheel not locked can… Q: Key won’t turn, Hyundai the steering wheel not locked can’t turn at all. Happened before but now key not turning 2007 Hyundai Sonata

What to do if your Hyundai Getz won’t start?

Check the battery and the terminal cable connections. If they look really corroded, you need to clean the battery posts and cable connectors or replace the cables and try to start the engine. Also check the starter. The solenoid attached to the top of the starter can fail, as well as the components inside.

Why does my Hyundai Sonata lose electrical power?

The local Hyundai dealer said it might be the ip junction box or it might be a lose grounding wire and they will not give us a definite answer for a fix. The car continues to lose electrical and stall and is now unable to be covered under warranty due to the fact of the mileage is at 60,100.