Bent key

[Darth Milz]

Hello. Today I got my key stuck between my door and frame and it bent the key slightly. Since then the check drivetrain light pop's up when I start it. Can this be caused by the key or is it just a coincidence? Is there any way of straightening the key without damaging it? Or is there anywhere that does cheap key replacement?

 

[krusing]

You can tap it with a brass or nylon hammer to straighten it, best to use a soft type of hammer so you don't damage the blade,
or with a normal hammer with a block of wood.
As for the Fault, I would probably say the Key Head may of also been damaged, assuming it was working ok before your mishap.
Asking for Cheap Key Replacements, that's what they will be "CHEAP",
seems like you rely on you car, like we all do, maybe spend a few extra $'s and get a genuine one, that wont let you down,
Because the cheap one will fail at the most inappropriate moment.