Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Opel Adam, and how to proceed if you are in this position? 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 source of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this instruction. In this article content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Opel Adam, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Opel Adam.

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Why is my key locked in my Opel Adam?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Opel Adam? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can provoke 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 sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Opel Adam.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Opel Adam.
  • At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning correctly in the barrel.

All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Opel Adam, so don’t forget to check all these factors to know what trouble you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Opel Adam

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To finish , let’s go forward to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Opel Adam. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Opel Adam: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that to check it cautiously 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 Opel Adam doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, 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, examine this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Opel Adam 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 harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Opel Adam. 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. In any other case, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Opel Adam: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

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