On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Audi E-Tron, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, 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 remanufactured, go through this instruction. In this article content, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi E-Tron, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi E-Tron.
Why is my key locked in my Audi E-Tron?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi E-Tron? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Audi E-Tron.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi E-Tron.
- At last, 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi E-Tron, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Audi E-Tron
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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Audi E-Tron. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities 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 Audi E-Tron: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be certain to check it cautiously 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 E-Tron doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Audi E-Tron to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 Audi E-Tron. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Audi E-Tron: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Audi E-Tron, go to our Audi E-Tron category.
