On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In reality, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Citroen Jumper, 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 any longer, we will try to help you locate 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 faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guideline. In this article, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Jumper, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Jumper.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Jumper?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Jumper? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Jumper.
- 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen Jumper, so remember to check all these points to know what problem you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Jumper
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To finish , let’s go forward to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Citroen Jumper. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Jumper: 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, be certain to check 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 Jumper doesn’t turn any longer 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, browse this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Jumper to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 Jumper. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Jumper: 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 Jumper, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Jumper category.
