On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that could appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In fact, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Mercedes Classe S, 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 any longer, we will try to help you locate the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guideline. In this content, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Mercedes Classe S, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Mercedes Classe S.
Why is my key locked in my Mercedes Classe S?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Mercedes Classe S? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Mercedes Classe S.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Mercedes Classe S.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Mercedes Classe S, so make sure to examine all these key points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Mercedes Classe S
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Finally, let’s move on to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Mercedes Classe S. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Mercedes Classe S: 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 any longer, ensure that 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 S doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Mercedes Classe S to have the complete process.
- 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 damaged you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Mercedes Classe S. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Mercedes Classe S: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more guides on the Mercedes Classe S, go to our Mercedes Classe S category.
