Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could seem superficial 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 Peugeot 207, and where to start if we find ourselves 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 find the source of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guideline. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 207, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 207.
Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 207?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 207? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can trigger 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 device. 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Peugeot 207.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 207.
- 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 answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 207, so make sure to verify all these key points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 207
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To finish , let’s go forward to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 207. Now that you’ve managed to determine the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 207: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, be sure to inspect 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 Peugeot 207 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 207 to have the complete process.
- 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 damaged you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot 207. 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 get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 207: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Peugeot 207, take a look at the Peugeot 207 category.
