On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could 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 Bmw Serie 3 E90, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the source of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in 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 guideline. In this content, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Bmw Serie 3 E90, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Bmw Serie 3 E90.
Why is my key locked in my Bmw Serie 3 E90?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Bmw Serie 3 E90? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can induce 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 device. 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Bmw Serie 3 E90.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Bmw Serie 3 E90.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Bmw Serie 3 E90, so make sure to examine all these aspects to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Bmw Serie 3 E90
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Bmw Serie 3 E90. Now that you’ve been able to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Bmw Serie 3 E90: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that to check it properly 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 Bmw Serie 3 E90 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Bmw Serie 3 E90 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Bmw Serie 3 E90. 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 solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Bmw Serie 3 E90: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Bmw Serie 3 E90, go to our Bmw Serie 3 E90 category.
