On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Audi Rs5, and how to proceed if you are in this position? 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 problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, 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 remanufactured, browse this guide. In this content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi Rs5, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi Rs5.
Why is my key locked in my Audi Rs5?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi Rs5? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Audi Rs5.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi Rs5.
- At last, 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi Rs5, so make sure to verify all these aspects to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Audi Rs5
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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Audi Rs5. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Audi Rs5: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make 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 Rs5 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Audi Rs5 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Audi Rs5. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Audi Rs5: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Audi Rs5, take a look at the Audi Rs5 category.
