Today we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Citroen Berlingo 2, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this condition? 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 cause of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Berlingo 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Berlingo 2.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Berlingo 2?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Berlingo 2? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up 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 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 Citroen Berlingo 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Berlingo 2.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen Berlingo 2, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Berlingo 2
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen Berlingo 2. Now that you’ve been able to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Berlingo 2: 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, be sure 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 Citroen Berlingo 2 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Berlingo 2 to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen Berlingo 2. 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. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Berlingo 2: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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