There is nothing as annoying as key that no longer works . And everyone knows, the locksmith is something super expensive. Especially on a car, because if you have to change a lock, you will have to do it on all the other doors of the Hyundai Ioniq. So before getting a quote from a locksmith, let's see if there are any cheaper methods of doing repairs yourself. For this, we will go around the most usual malfunctions and what can be the possible solutions to this problem.door-lock-problem-Hyundai-Ioniq

The door lock on my Hyundai Ioniq is completely locked

You manage to insert your key entirely into the lock of the Hyundai Ioniq, however impossible to rotate . In this situation, a very simple check must be made. If this is the case on all of your locks, then the problem must come from the key, naturally. If, however, this is only the case on one of the doors, it is obviously the lock that gets stuck. So the first thing to do is introduce WD40. This anti-seize is widely used in the automotive sector. In general it solves more dysfunctions than one can imagine. It is also conceivable that a component is inserted in the lock and blocks its proper functioning. In this situation, a locksmith will repair it for you. Ultimate solution, change the lock…

The key no longer fits entirely in the door of the Hyundai Ioniq

The problem can arise from several factors. Firstly, your key is bent. If that's right, you will have trouble opening all the doors of your Hyundai Ioniq. You can then try to straighten it gently. Also, it is conceivable that the lock is simply dirty. You must then lubricate the lock or apply anti-seize like WD40. By dint of turning the key without forcing either, the door should open. It is almost inadmissible for a solid component to infiltrate the lock, unless someone has tried to force it.

The key turns in the lock, however the Hyundai Ioniq does not open

One of the first things to do is to break in through another door and try to start it from the inside. If there too nothing happens, then the lock of the Hyundai Ioniq is undeniably defective. You can still apply anti-seize in the system, but honestly there is little likelihood that it will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, go to your locksmith.