Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Fiat Bravo, and what you can do if we find ourselves in this situation? 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 cause 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 disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Fiat Bravo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Fiat Bravo.

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Why is my key locked in my Fiat Bravo?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Fiat Bravo? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Fiat Bravo.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Fiat Bravo.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Fiat Bravo, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what issue you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Fiat Bravo

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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 Bravo. Now that you’ve been able to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Fiat Bravo: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure to examine 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 Bravo doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, 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, read this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Fiat Bravo to have the complete procedure.
  • 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 Fiat Bravo. 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 remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Fiat Bravo: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you want more guides on the Fiat Bravo, go to our Fiat Bravo category.