Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Opel Corsa, 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 uncover the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guide. In this article content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Opel Corsa, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Opel Corsa.

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Why is my key locked in my Opel Corsa?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Opel Corsa? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 Corsa.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Opel Corsa.
  • 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Opel Corsa, so don’t forget to examine all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Opel Corsa

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the practical section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Opel Corsa. Now that you’ve been able to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Opel Corsa: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure to inspect it carefully 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 Corsa doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Opel Corsa to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome circumstance, 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 Opel Corsa. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Opel Corsa: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To find more tips on the Opel Corsa, take a look at the Opel Corsa category.