Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen C3 Aircross, and what to do 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 discover the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guide. In this article, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen C3 Aircross, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen C3 Aircross.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen C3 Aircross?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen C3 Aircross? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 Citroen C3 Aircross.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen C3 Aircross.
- 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen C3 Aircross, so be sure you verify all these points to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen C3 Aircross
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen C3 Aircross. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions 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 C3 Aircross: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be certain 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 C3 Aircross doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Citroen C3 Aircross to have the complete process.
- 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 harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen C3 Aircross. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen C3 Aircross: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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