On this page we’re going to focus on an issue that could seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Fiat Scudo, and what you can do if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you find the cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this instruction. In this content page, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Fiat Scudo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Fiat Scudo.

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Why is my key locked in my Fiat Scudo?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Fiat Scudo? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Fiat Scudo.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Fiat Scudo.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Fiat Scudo, so make sure to verify all these points to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Fiat Scudo

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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Fiat Scudo. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Fiat Scudo: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure to check 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 Scudo doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Fiat Scudo to have the complete process.
  • 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 Scudo. 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, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Fiat Scudo: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Fiat Scudo, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Scudo category.