On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that may look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Fiat Panda 3, and what to do 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 uncover the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this content page, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Fiat Panda 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Fiat Panda 3.

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Why is my key locked in my Fiat Panda 3?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Fiat Panda 3? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated 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 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Fiat Panda 3.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Fiat Panda 3.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Fiat Panda 3, so remember to examine all these points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Fiat Panda 3

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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Fiat Panda 3. Now that you’ve been able to determine the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Fiat Panda 3: 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 any longer, ensure that 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 Panda 3 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Fiat Panda 3 to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, 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 Fiat Panda 3. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Fiat Panda 3: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To discover more tips on the Fiat Panda 3, take a look at the Fiat Panda 3 category.