On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen C3 Picasso, and where to start if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guide. In this content page, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen C3 Picasso, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen C3 Picasso.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen C3 Picasso?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen C3 Picasso? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can provoke 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 system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 C3 Picasso.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen C3 Picasso.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen C3 Picasso, so don’t forget to check all these factors to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen C3 Picasso
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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Citroen C3 Picasso. 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 issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen C3 Picasso: 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, ensure that 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 C3 Picasso doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Citroen C3 Picasso to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 Picasso. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen C3 Picasso: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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