On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that may appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Bmw Serie 3 E93, and where to start 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 source of this trouble and give you the solution. 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 guideline. In this article, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Bmw Serie 3 E93, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Bmw Serie 3 E93.

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Why is my key locked in my Bmw Serie 3 E93?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Bmw Serie 3 E93? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
  • A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Bmw Serie 3 E93.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Bmw Serie 3 E93.
  • 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 E93, so be sure you check all these key points to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Bmw Serie 3 E93

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Bmw Serie 3 E93. Now that you’ve managed to discover the explanation 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 Bmw Serie 3 E93: 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 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 Bmw Serie 3 E93 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, 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, read this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Bmw Serie 3 E93 to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Bmw Serie 3 E93. 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, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Bmw Serie 3 E93: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any additional questions about the Bmw Serie 3 E93, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 3 E93 category.