On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Opel Vivaro, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the cause of this problem and give you the solution. 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 article. In this article content, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Opel Vivaro, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Opel Vivaro.
Why is my key locked in my Opel Vivaro?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Opel Vivaro? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Opel Vivaro.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Opel Vivaro.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Opel Vivaro, so remember to examine all these factors to know what problem you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Opel Vivaro
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Opel Vivaro. Now that you’ve managed to discover the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Opel Vivaro: 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 inspect it properly 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 Vivaro doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Opel Vivaro to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Opel Vivaro. 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. Otherwise, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Opel Vivaro: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Opel Vivaro, take a look at the Opel Vivaro category.
