On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that may seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Audi Q2, and where to start if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the source of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guideline. In this content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi Q2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi Q2.
Why is my key locked in my Audi Q2?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi Q2? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 damaged, 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 Q2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi Q2.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi Q2, so make sure to examine all these points to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Audi Q2
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Audi Q2. Now that you’ve been able to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Audi Q2: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be certain to inspect 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 Audi Q2 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Audi Q2 to have the complete treatment.
- 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Audi Q2. 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 option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Audi Q2: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Audi Q2, go to our Audi Q2 category.
