Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Bmw Z4, and what to do if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guide. In this article content, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Bmw Z4, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Bmw Z4.
Why is my key locked in my Bmw Z4?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Bmw Z4? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can trigger 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 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 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 Z4.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Bmw Z4.
- 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Bmw Z4, so make sure to verify all these aspects to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Bmw Z4
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To finish , let’s move on to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Bmw Z4. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Bmw Z4: 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 Z4 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 at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Bmw Z4 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 damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Bmw Z4. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Bmw Z4: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the Bmw Z4, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Z4 category.
