On this article we’re going to deal with a problem that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, and where to start 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 origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guide. In this content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may trigger 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso.
- At last, 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 Grand C4 Picasso, so make sure to examine all these aspects to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. Now that you’ve managed to discover the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make sure to check 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 Grand C4 Picasso doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, 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, examine this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Grand C4 Picasso to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 Grand C4 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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