On this page we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Jaguar XE, 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 any longer, we will try to help you locate the source of this trouble and give you the remedy. 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 rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Jaguar XE, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Jaguar XE.
Why is my key locked in my Jaguar XE?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Jaguar XE? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may trigger 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 Jaguar XE.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Jaguar XE.
- Finally, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Jaguar XE, so make sure to check all these points to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Jaguar XE
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Jaguar XE. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Jaguar XE: 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, be sure 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 Jaguar XE doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, 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 complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Jaguar XE to have the complete treatment.
- 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Jaguar XE. 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. In any other case, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Jaguar XE: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Jaguar XE, take a look at the Jaguar XE category.
