Today we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Mercedes Classe C 2, and where to start if we find ourselves in this condition? 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 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 in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mercedes Classe C 2, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mercedes Classe C 2.
Why is my key locked in my Mercedes Classe C 2?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mercedes Classe C 2? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Mercedes Classe C 2.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mercedes Classe C 2.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mercedes Classe C 2, so be sure you verify all these factors to know what trouble you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Mercedes Classe C 2
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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Mercedes Classe C 2. Now that you’ve managed to determine the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mercedes Classe C 2: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure to inspect 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 Classe C 2 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Mercedes Classe C 2 to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mercedes Classe C 2. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mercedes Classe C 2: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Mercedes Classe C 2, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Classe C 2 category.
