On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that may appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Mercedes Benz GLC Class, and what you can do if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this article. In this content page, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mercedes Benz GLC Class, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mercedes Benz GLC Class.

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

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mercedes Benz GLC Class? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can induce 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 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 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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mercedes Benz GLC Class.
  • At last, 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 explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mercedes Benz GLC Class, so remember to verify all these key points to know what trouble you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Mercedes Benz GLC Class

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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Mercedes Benz GLC Class. Now that you’ve managed to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Mercedes Benz GLC Class: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be 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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class doesn’t turn anymore 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 complete article on the steering wheel locked on Mercedes Benz GLC Class to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 GLC 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 get a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Mercedes Benz GLC Class: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any additional questions about the Mercedes Benz GLC Class, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Benz GLC Class category.