Today we’re going to deal with a problem that may appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Bmw Serie 6, 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 find the cause of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this article. In this content page, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Bmw Serie 6, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Bmw Serie 6.

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Why is my key locked in my Bmw Serie 6?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Bmw Serie 6? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can bring about 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 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 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 Bmw Serie 6.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Bmw Serie 6.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Bmw Serie 6, so make sure to check all these key points to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Bmw Serie 6

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Bmw Serie 6. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Bmw Serie 6: 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 anymore, make certain to examine 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 Bmw Serie 6 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Bmw Serie 6 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Bmw Serie 6. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Bmw Serie 6: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Bmw Serie 6, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 6 category.