On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Citroen C4, and what to do if you are in this position? 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 cause of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this content page, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen C4, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen C4.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen C4?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen C4? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 cracked, 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 C4.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen C4.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids 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 C4, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what trouble you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen C4
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Finally, let’s proceed to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Citroen C4. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen C4: 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 anymore, ensure to inspect 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 C4 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen C4 to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating circumstance, 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. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen C4: 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 C4, go to our Citroen C4 category.
