Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Fiat Panda, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? 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 issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this content page, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Fiat Panda, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Fiat Panda.

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Why is my key locked in my Fiat Panda?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Fiat Panda? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can bring about 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 easily, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Fiat Panda.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Fiat Panda.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Fiat Panda, so be sure you examine all these factors to know what issue you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Fiat Panda

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Fiat Panda. Now that you’ve managed to discover the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Fiat Panda: 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, make certain to inspect it carefully 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 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, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Fiat Panda to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is damaged you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Fiat Panda. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Fiat Panda: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any additional questions about the Fiat Panda, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Panda category.