Today we’re going to focus on a problem that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Mercedes Benz GLK, and what you can do if we find ourselves 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 locate the cause 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 content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mercedes Benz GLK, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mercedes Benz GLK.
Why is my key locked in my Mercedes Benz GLK?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mercedes Benz GLK? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can trigger 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 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Mercedes Benz GLK.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mercedes Benz GLK.
- 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mercedes Benz GLK, so be sure you check all these aspects to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Mercedes Benz GLK
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To conclude, let’s move on to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mercedes Benz GLK. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mercedes Benz GLK: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) 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 Mercedes Benz GLK doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Mercedes Benz GLK to have the complete procedure.
- 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 broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mercedes Benz GLK. 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. Otherwise, last solution, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mercedes Benz GLK: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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