On this article we’re going to deal with a problem that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Citroen Xantia, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the origin of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, 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, browse this instruction. In this article, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Citroen Xantia, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Citroen Xantia.
Why is my key locked in my Citroen Xantia?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Citroen Xantia? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can trigger 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 sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 Xantia.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Citroen Xantia.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Citroen Xantia, so be sure you verify all these points to know what trouble you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Citroen Xantia
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the solution section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Citroen Xantia. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Citroen Xantia: 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 any longer, make sure to inspect 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 Xantia doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Citroen Xantia to have the complete process.
- 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 broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Citroen Xantia. 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. Otherwise, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Citroen Xantia: 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 Xantia, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Xantia category.
