Today we’re going to deal with an issue that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Audi Q8, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the origin of this problem and give you the solution. 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 disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this instruction. In this content page, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi Q8, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi Q8.
Why is my key locked in my Audi Q8?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi Q8? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can bring about 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 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 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 Q8.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi Q8.
- At last, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi Q8, so be sure you verify all these aspects to know what problem you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Audi Q8
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Audi Q8. Now that you’ve been able to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Audi Q8: 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 examine 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 Q8 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 simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full article on the steering wheel locked on Audi Q8 to have the complete treatment.
- 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 Q8. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to get a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Audi Q8: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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