On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Alfa Romeo 156, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you find the cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this instruction. In this content, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Alfa Romeo 156, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Alfa Romeo 156.
Why is my key locked in my Alfa Romeo 156?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Alfa Romeo 156? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Alfa Romeo 156.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Alfa Romeo 156.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Alfa Romeo 156, so be sure you check all these points to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Alfa Romeo 156
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To finish , let’s proceed to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Alfa Romeo 156. Now that you’ve been able to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Alfa Romeo 156: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure to check it attentively and clean out any dirt you may find. If you think the dirt is in the cylinder or switch, move the key back and forth to try to get the dirt out.
- The key of my Alfa Romeo 156 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Alfa Romeo 156 to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Alfa Romeo 156. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Alfa Romeo 156: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the Alfa Romeo 156, do not hesitate to consult our Alfa Romeo 156 category.
