On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that could seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Audi Q5, and what to do if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi Q5, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi Q5.

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Why is my key locked in my Audi Q5?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi Q5? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Audi Q5.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi Q5.
  • 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi Q5, so don’t forget to verify all these key points to know what trouble you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Audi Q5

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the practical section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Audi Q5. Now that you’ve been able to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Audi Q5: 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 anymore, make sure to check 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 Q5 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Audi Q5 to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 Audi Q5. 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 solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Audi Q5: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any further questions about the Audi Q5, do not hesitate to consult our Audi Q5 category.