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 drivers! In reality, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Opel Insignia, and how to proceed if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the origin of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guide. In this article, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Opel Insignia, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Opel Insignia.

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Why is my key locked in my Opel Insignia?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Opel Insignia? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may bring about 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 damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Opel Insignia.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Opel Insignia.
  • 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Opel Insignia, so make sure to examine all these key points to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Opel Insignia

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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Opel Insignia. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Opel Insignia: 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 anymore, ensure that 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 Insignia doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Opel Insignia to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 Insignia. 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 solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Opel Insignia: 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 Insignia, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Insignia category.