On this page we’re going to focus on a problem that may look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Opel Astra, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the cause of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this article. In this content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Opel Astra, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Opel Astra.

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Why is my key locked in my Opel Astra?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Opel Astra? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can bring about 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 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 Opel Astra.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Opel Astra.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Opel Astra, so don’t forget to examine all these points to know what issue you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Opel Astra

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Opel Astra. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Opel Astra: 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 anymore, be certain to examine 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 Astra doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Opel Astra to have the complete procedure.
  • 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 broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Opel Astra. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Opel Astra: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Opel Astra, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Astra category.