On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you BMW X4, and where to start if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this article. In this content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder BMW X4, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your BMW X4.

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Why is my key locked in my BMW X4?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your BMW X4? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your BMW X4.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your BMW X4.
  • Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids 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 BMW X4, so remember to examine all these aspects to know what problem you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my BMW X4

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To finish , let’s go forward to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your BMW X4. Now that you’ve been able to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your BMW X4: 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, be sure to check 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 BMW X4 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on BMW X4 to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 BMW X4. 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. In any other case, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic BMW X4: 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 BMW X4, take a look at the BMW X4 category.