On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that could seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen Ds5, and where to start 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 locate the source of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guideline. In this article content, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Ds5, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Ds5.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Ds5?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Ds5? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 cracked, 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 Ds5.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Ds5.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen Ds5, so make sure to examine all these factors to know what problem you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Ds5
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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen Ds5. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Ds5: 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, make certain to examine 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 Ds5 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Ds5 to have the complete process.
- 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 broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen Ds5. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Ds5: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the Citroen Ds5, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Ds5 category.
