On this page we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could seem trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Opel Antara, 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 uncover the cause of this issue and give you the solution. 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 remanufactured, read this guideline. In this article, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Opel Antara, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Opel Antara.
Why is my key locked in my Opel Antara?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Opel Antara? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 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 Opel Antara.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Opel Antara.
- 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Opel Antara, so be sure you check all these aspects to know what issue you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Opel Antara
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To conclude, let’s move on to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Opel Antara. Now that you’ve been able to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Opel Antara: 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 any longer, make certain 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 Antara 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 all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Opel Antara 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Opel Antara. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Opel Antara: 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 Opel Antara, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Antara category.
