Today we’re going to deal with a problem that may look trivial 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 Zafira 3, 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 anymore, we will try to help you uncover the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Opel Zafira 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Opel Zafira 3.
Why is my key locked in my Opel Zafira 3?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Opel Zafira 3? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can induce 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 system. It can sometimes 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Opel Zafira 3.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Opel Zafira 3.
- Finally, 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 properly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Opel Zafira 3, so don’t forget to examine all these aspects to know what problem you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Opel Zafira 3
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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Opel Zafira 3. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Opel Zafira 3: 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, make sure to examine 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 Zafira 3 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 concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Opel Zafira 3 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 Zafira 3. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Opel Zafira 3: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
In the event that you have any further questions about the Opel Zafira 3, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Zafira 3 category.
