On this article we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Peugeot 3008, and where to start if we find ourselves 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 locate the cause of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this article. In this article, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 3008, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 3008.
Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 3008?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 3008? In this part 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 provoke 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 Peugeot 3008.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 3008.
- Finally, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 3008, so remember to examine all these key points to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 3008
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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 3008. Now that you’ve managed to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 3008: 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 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 3008 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, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 3008 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 harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot 3008. 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, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 3008: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Peugeot 3008, take a look at the Peugeot 3008 category.
