Today we’re going to focus 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 Mercedes Benz GL Class, and how to proceed if you are in this position? 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 remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mercedes Benz GL Class, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mercedes Benz GL Class.
Why is my key locked in my Mercedes Benz GL Class?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mercedes Benz GL Class? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Mercedes Benz GL Class.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mercedes Benz GL Class.
- 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mercedes Benz GL Class, so don’t forget to verify all these factors to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Mercedes Benz GL Class
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To finish , let’s move on to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Mercedes Benz GL Class. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the explanation 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 Mercedes Benz GL Class: 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 any longer, be certain to examine 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 Mercedes Benz GL Class 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 simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Mercedes Benz GL Class to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating circumstance, 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 Mercedes Benz GL Class. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mercedes Benz GL Class: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more guides on the Mercedes Benz GL Class, go to our Mercedes Benz GL Class category.
