On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that may appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen Berlingo, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, 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, browse this guideline. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Berlingo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Berlingo.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Berlingo?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Berlingo? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered 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 easily, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, 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.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Berlingo.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents 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, so make sure to examine all these aspects to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Berlingo
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To finish , let’s proceed to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen Berlingo. Now that you’ve been able to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Berlingo: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that to inspect 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 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Berlingo to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen Berlingo. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Berlingo: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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