Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Citroen C4 Picasso 2, and what to do if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen C4 Picasso 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen C4 Picasso 2.

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Why is my key locked in my Citroen C4 Picasso 2?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated 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 damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen C4 Picasso 2.
  • Finally, 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 answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Citroen C4 Picasso 2

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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy section that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2. Now that you’ve been able to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen C4 Picasso 2: 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 anymore, make sure to examine 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 C4 Picasso 2 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Citroen C4 Picasso 2 to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2. 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 C4 Picasso 2: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Citroen C4 Picasso 2, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C4 Picasso 2 category.