Leader Online Limited is acting as a credit broker offering finance products from Omni Capital Retail Finance Limited, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 720279). Credit is subject to status. NOTE: These numbers provide an average but you might have to wait longer. We think it's only fair that we warn you of this. Next, shove it into an open spot in the keyway with the barb facing perpendicular (90 degrees) to the key and then rotate the hook towards the key. In this guide, we'll cover 11 tried-and-true methods using various objects—many of which you likely have in your own home. A few household tools would be needed for making this, and you can easily get them all from a neighbor or your local hardware store.

If you don’t have a kit and you’re attempting to remove the key with the tools mentioned above then try the following:

Preparing your Keyway

Before proceeding, it is essential to note that removing a broken key can cause further problems if rushed or done incorrectly. So be cautious and gentle while attempting any of the methods below. Don’t push it too far, just enough that the pressure is applied firmly, and pulling the key out becomes easy. Another tool you can use when your key breaks is a pair of needle-nose pliers. You should use this method, especially if your key broke, leaving only the bow in your hand. There should be part of the broken key protruding out of the keyhole for this method to succeed.

You'll need to dig the knife into the sides of the broken key while pulling it out. It won't work instantly, but if you give it several tries, you'll notice the key coming out. You can even use two knives on each side of the key, but you should be careful not to cut yourself. 12. Drill Bit Another excellent method to remove a broken key is with the help of a drill bit. Note that you can only use this method when the broken bit of the key is accessible from the keyway's entry. We provide amazing support and we're experts in our field. Just read what all of our happy customers say about us! To use superglue, place a VERY small amount of glue on the broken section of the key. Smear the glue around and wipe away any excess globs so nothing smushes out. When nothing else is working, a magnet can be used to remove metal from any surface. It is a useful tool in many different situations and it is always on hand.Paperclips are genuinely a magical tool and work decently well to remove broken keys— as long as the fractured piece isn't too small and it is not too deep within the keyway.