Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could look insignificant 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 Tipo, 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 find the origin of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guide. In this article, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Fiat Tipo, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Fiat Tipo.
Why is my key locked in my Fiat Tipo?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Fiat Tipo? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can cause 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 sometimes 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Fiat Tipo.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Fiat Tipo.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Fiat Tipo, so don’t forget to examine all these aspects to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Fiat Tipo
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Fiat Tipo. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Fiat Tipo: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make sure to examine it properly 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 Tipo doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, 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, browse this full article on the steering wheel locked on Fiat Tipo to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Fiat Tipo. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Fiat Tipo: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any further questions about the Fiat Tipo, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Tipo category.
