On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen Jumper 2, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover the origin 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 in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this article. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Jumper 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Jumper 2.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Jumper 2?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Jumper 2? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 damaged, 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 Jumper 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Jumper 2.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen Jumper 2, so don’t forget to examine all these points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Jumper 2
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To conclude, let’s move on to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Citroen Jumper 2. Now that you’ve been able to determine 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 problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Jumper 2: 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 any longer, ensure 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 Jumper 2 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Jumper 2 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen Jumper 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. In any other case, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Jumper 2: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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