Why is my key stuck in the ignition on my Santa Fe?
Manipulating your Santa Fe’s steering wheel can unbind the key. Bent – Over time and repeated use, a key can bend. If this is the case, you’ll need to get a new one. This issue often happens with cheap duplicated keys.
How do you replace the ignition switch on a Santa Fe?
Tap the housing once you have the clamp off that holds the switch assembly to the column. There is nothing on the housing to allow the switch lock cylinder (the part with the key) to come out of the housing. You have to replace the entire assembly to replace the key switch. Let me know if that is clearer.
Can a key be removed from a Santa Fe?
NO! The clamp with the two bolts that no longer have heads on them hold the camp around the steering column. Remove those two bolts and rock the steering wheel. In most cases the lock housing will fall out. If it does not TAP the housing with a hammer perpendicular to the axis of the steering column.
How to reset anti theft on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
You may be experiencing multiple concerns like a faulted steering wheel lock, anti-theft fault and a malfunctioning park/neutral safety switch. Consider hiring an experienced technician like one from YourMechanic who can come out for a closer look to full the anti-theft fault codes and offer a more personal diagnosis of your anti-theft concerns.
Manipulating your Santa Fe’s steering wheel can unbind the key. Bent – Over time and repeated use, a key can bend. If this is the case, you’ll need to get a new one. This issue often happens with cheap duplicated keys.
Tap the housing once you have the clamp off that holds the switch assembly to the column. There is nothing on the housing to allow the switch lock cylinder (the part with the key) to come out of the housing. You have to replace the entire assembly to replace the key switch. Let me know if that is clearer.
NO! The clamp with the two bolts that no longer have heads on them hold the camp around the steering column. Remove those two bolts and rock the steering wheel. In most cases the lock housing will fall out. If it does not TAP the housing with a hammer perpendicular to the axis of the steering column.
Why is my steering wheel not unlocking the ignition?
Ignition tumblers experience a lot of mechanical movement and force over time which can cause them to fail, preventing the steering wheel from unlocking. If you find yourself with a steering wheel that won’t unlock, attempt to unlock it using the ignition before contacting a mechanic or replacing the ignition cylinder.
What to do when key won’t turn in ignition?
The steering wheel can become stuck in position which in turn locks the ignition. Wiggle the steering wheel back and forth while gently turning the key to see if the key now turns. If this work, you don’t have an ignition or key problem at all, the steering wheel had just locked it up.
Why does my steering wheel not turn when I turn the key?
Turn the Steering Wheel The most common reason that a car key will not turn is that the steering wheel has locked. This will happen when the steering wheel has been moved after the key has been removed from the ignition cylinder. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left.
What causes a car key to not turn over?
This can trap a piece of the key inside the cylinder, causing more damage. Also known as a key cylinder, the ignition lock cylinder is another area that could be causing issues with a key turning over. Below are the two most common problems associated with the ignition lock cylinder and the key not turning.
What happens when you remove the key from the ignition?
Car Engine Doesn’t Turn Off When Removing Key or Pressing STOP It is a strange problem to have a car that won’t turn off when you remove the key from the ignition or press the Engine Stop button. Your engine will continue to run even when you remove the key from the ignition because the fuel pump is not shutting off.
What happens when your key won’t turn in?
If your key won’t turn your ignition lock cylinder and the steps above did not get your ignition to turn, then there is an extremely good chance your vehicle is in the list below. The list below is just a partial list of vehicles we suspect of having ignition failure problems when people call and say “My key won’t turn in my ignition”.
What to do when your Hyundai Sonata key wont turn?
Put key in ignition and while turning key, press brake petal and turn steering wheel to the right ( all at same time ) and Walah it’s unlocked! Abracadabra * 166 people found this helpful. Hyundai keys wear down a lot faster than other manufacturers.
Why does my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe not start?
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe No Start, No Sound, No Crank when you turn the key in the ignition: If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a low/dead battery or there is no connection between the battery and starter.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe No Start, No Sound, No Crank when you turn the key in the ignition: If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a low/dead battery or there is no connection between the battery and starter.