On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen Saxo, and what to do if we find ourselves 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 find the source of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this article content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Saxo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Saxo.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Saxo?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Saxo? 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 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Citroen Saxo.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Saxo.
- Finally, 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 Saxo, so don’t forget to verify all these factors to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Saxo
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Citroen Saxo. Now that you’ve been able to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Saxo: 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, ensure that to inspect it cautiously 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 Saxo doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, 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, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Saxo to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen Saxo. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Saxo: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Citroen Saxo, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Saxo category.
