Today we’re going to focus on an issue that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Mercedes Classe M, 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 origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this article. In this article, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mercedes Classe M, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mercedes Classe M.
Why is my key locked in my Mercedes Classe M?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mercedes Classe M? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is damaged, 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 M.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mercedes Classe M.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mercedes Classe M, so don’t forget to verify all these key points to know what problem you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Mercedes Classe M
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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mercedes Classe M. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mercedes Classe M: 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 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 Classe M doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Mercedes Classe M to have the complete process.
- 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mercedes Classe M. 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. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mercedes Classe M: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the Mercedes Classe M, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Classe M category.
