On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that may seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Fiat 500 L, and how to proceed if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Fiat 500 L, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Fiat 500 L.
Why is my key locked in my Fiat 500 L?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Fiat 500 L? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can trigger 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 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Fiat 500 L.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Fiat 500 L.
- Finally, 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Fiat 500 L, so don’t forget to examine all these factors to know what problem you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Fiat 500 L
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the remedy section that will let you to unlock the key of your Fiat 500 L. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities 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 Fiat 500 L: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure 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 Fiat 500 L doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Fiat 500 L to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Fiat 500 L. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Fiat 500 L: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Fiat 500 L, take a look at the Fiat 500 L category.
