On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that may appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Alfa Romeo Giulia, and where to start if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you discover the origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guide. In this content, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Alfa Romeo Giulia, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Why is my key locked in my Alfa Romeo Giulia?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Alfa Romeo Giulia? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Alfa Romeo Giulia.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Alfa Romeo Giulia.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents the key of your car from turning correctly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Alfa Romeo Giulia, so make sure to verify all these factors to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Alfa Romeo Giulia
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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Alfa Romeo Giulia. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Alfa Romeo Giulia: 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 any longer, make sure to examine it carefully 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 Giulia doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device 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 Giulia to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Alfa Romeo Giulia. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Alfa Romeo Giulia: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more tutorials on the Alfa Romeo Giulia, go to our Alfa Romeo Giulia category.
