On this page we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In truth, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen C1, and what to do if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this article. In this content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen C1, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen C1.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen C1?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen C1? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 C1.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen C1.
- At last, 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen C1, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what trouble you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen C1
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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen C1. Now that you’ve managed to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen C1: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, 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 Citroen C1 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen C1 to have the complete treatment.
- 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen C1. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen C1: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you need more tutorials on the Citroen C1, go to our Citroen C1 category.
