2026 Mazda CX-70 Key Won't Turn

Rotate your car keys regularly so one of them does not get all of the wear and keep them clean. Don’t use your key as a tool as it can become bent. If you only have one key, get another one as soon as possible. Replace the batteries in your 2026 Mazda CX-70 key fobs every few years, or if they start to lose their normal range. Keep your ignition cylinder and locks clean and lubricated.

If your 2026 Mazda CX-70 has an automatic transmission, the ignition key and lock system is connected to a transmission lock that engages when you shift into Park and turn off the ignition (on cars with automatic transmissions). If your 2026 Mazda CX-70’s key won’t turn, check to see if the transmission is in Park. Many models will prevent the key from turning if the car isn’t in park when turned off. Make sure your car’s parking brake is enabled before you do anything else. This should prevent the car from rolling away if the transmission lock fails (or your manual transmission pops out of gear) when your 2026 Mazda CX-70 key won’t turn.

A technician will troubleshoot and diagnose the cause of the problem you are having with your 2026 Mazda CX-70 key not turning starting with your symptoms. A key not turning could be caused by the key itself, the lock, or a variety of components in the security system. Outside of something being wrong with the key, the technician may look for issues in the ignition cylinder or in the car’s security computer, which on many models is separate from the engine’s computer.