Nothing is as annoying as key that no longer works . And everyone knows, locksmithing is an extremely expensive area. In particular for a vehicle, because if it is necessary to change a lock, you must do it for all the other doors of your Hyundai Ix55. So before getting a quote from a locksmith, let's see if there aren't cheaper solutions by doing repairs yourself. For this, we will take a tour of the most frequent problems and what will be the possible solutions to this dysfunction.
The door lock on my Hyundai Ix55 is completely locked
You can insert your key entirely into the lock of the Hyundai Ix55, but impossible to rotate . In this situation, a very simple check must be made. If this is the case on all your locks, it is that the malfunction must come from the key, naturally. If however this is the case only on one door, it is naturally the lock that blocks. So the first thing to do is introduce WD40. This anti-seize is the most used in mechanics. Usually it solves more problems than you might think. It is also conceivable that a component has entered the lock and blocks its operation. In this situation, a locksmith will repair it for you. Ultimate solution, replace your lock…
The key no longer fits entirely in the door of the Hyundai Ix55
The malfunction can be caused by several reasons. The first is that your key is bent. If that's right, you'll have a hard time opening all of the doors on your Hyundai Ix55. You can also try to straighten it gently. Otherwise, it is possible that the lock is simply congested. In this case, you will have to oil the lock or apply anti-seize like WD40. By dint of playing the key without forcing too much, the lock should end up working. It is practically unthinkable that a solid component should fit into the lock, unless someone has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, but the Hyundai Ix55 does not open
One of the first things to do is to enter another door and try to open it from the inside. If there too nothing happens, then the lock of your Hyundai Ix55 is undeniably defective. You can always put an anti-seize in the mechanism, but unfortunately there is little chance that it works. You unfortunately have only one solution, call your locksmith.