Today we’re going to focus on an issue that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Citroen C15, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? 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 trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this content page, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen C15, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen C15.

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Why is my key locked in my Citroen C15?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen C15? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Citroen C15.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen C15.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen C15, so don’t forget to check all these factors to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Citroen C15

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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen C15. Now that you’ve been able to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen C15: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make sure to inspect it attentively 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 C15 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Citroen C15 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 broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen C15. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to get a copy of your key. In any other case, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Citroen C15: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Citroen C15, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C15 category.