On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that may appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Citroen Jumpy, and where to start if we find ourselves 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 uncover the source of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this article. In this content, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Jumpy, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Jumpy.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Jumpy?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Jumpy? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can induce 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 either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Citroen Jumpy.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Jumpy.
- 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 Jumpy, so remember to examine all these aspects to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Jumpy
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To finish , let’s proceed to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Citroen Jumpy. Now that you’ve managed to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Jumpy: 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, be sure 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 Jumpy doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Jumpy to have the complete procedure.
- 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 harmed you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen Jumpy. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Jumpy: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Citroen Jumpy, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Jumpy category.
