On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that may look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Audi S5, and what to do if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this trouble 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 disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this content page, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi S5, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi S5.
Why is my key locked in my Audi S5?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi S5? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 S5.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi S5.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi S5, so don’t forget to verify all these key points to know what trouble you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Audi S5
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To finish , let’s move on to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Audi S5. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Audi S5: 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 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 S5 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Audi S5 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Audi S5. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Audi S5: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Audi S5, take a look at the Audi S5 category.
