On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that may appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Mercedes Benz GLA Class, and where to start if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the source of this trouble 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 rebuilt, read this guideline. In this content, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mercedes Benz GLA Class, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mercedes Benz GLA Class.

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Why is my key locked in my Mercedes Benz GLA Class?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mercedes Benz GLA Class? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can cause 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 correctly, 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 Mercedes Benz GLA Class.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mercedes Benz GLA Class.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

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

How to unlock the key of my Mercedes Benz GLA Class

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To finish , let’s proceed to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mercedes Benz GLA Class. Now that you’ve managed to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Mercedes Benz GLA Class: 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 attentively 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 GLA Class 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 at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Mercedes Benz GLA Class to have the complete treatment.
  • 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mercedes Benz GLA Class. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Mercedes Benz GLA Class: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To find more tips on the Mercedes Benz GLA Class, take a look at the Mercedes Benz GLA Class category.