On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Audi A3, and what to do if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guide. In this content page, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi A3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi A3.

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Why is my key locked in my Audi A3?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi A3? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Audi A3.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi A3.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi A3, so remember to examine all these points to know what issue you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Audi A3

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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Audi A3. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Audi A3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure that to inspect 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 Audi A3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, 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, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Audi A3 to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Audi A3. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Audi A3: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To get more tips on the Audi A3, take a look at the Audi A3 category.