Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Audi Q3, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the origin of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this instruction. In this content page, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi Q3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi Q3.

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Why is my key locked in my Audi Q3?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi Q3? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can cause 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 correctly, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Audi Q3.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi Q3.
  • Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi Q3, so make sure to check all these aspects to know what trouble you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Audi Q3

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To conclude, let’s move on to the remedy section that will let you to unlock the key of your Audi Q3. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Audi Q3: 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, be certain 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 Audi Q3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Audi Q3 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 damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Audi Q3. 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. In any other case, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Audi Q3: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you wish more guides on the Audi Q3, go to our Audi Q3 category.