On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Citroen C6, and how to proceed if you are 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 origin of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this article content, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen C6, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen C6.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen C6?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen C6? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can provoke 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 system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 C6.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen C6.
- At last, 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen C6, so don’t forget to check all these aspects to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen C6
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Finally, let’s proceed to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen C6. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen C6: 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, ensure that to inspect it properly 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 C6 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen C6 to have the complete procedure.
- 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen C6. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen C6: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Citroen C6, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C6 category.
