On this article we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Audi R8, and where to start if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this article. In this content page, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi R8, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi R8.
Why is my key locked in my Audi R8?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi R8? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can induce 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 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Audi R8.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi R8.
- 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi R8, so make sure to check all these factors to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Audi R8
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Audi R8. Now that you’ve been able to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Audi R8: 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, ensure 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 R8 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, browse this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Audi R8 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 damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Audi R8. 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 get a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Audi R8: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more guides on the Audi R8, go to our Audi R8 category.
