On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that may seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Chevrolet Volt, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the origin of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this article, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Chevrolet Volt, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Chevrolet Volt.
Why is my key locked in my Chevrolet Volt?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Chevrolet Volt? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Chevrolet Volt.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Chevrolet Volt.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Chevrolet Volt, so don’t forget to examine all these key points to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Chevrolet Volt
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To conclude, let’s move on to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Chevrolet Volt. Now that you’ve been able to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Chevrolet Volt: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure to check 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 Chevrolet Volt 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 all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Chevrolet Volt to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Chevrolet Volt. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Chevrolet Volt: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you need more tutorials on the Chevrolet Volt, go to our Chevrolet Volt category.
