Today we’re going to deal with a problem that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Peugeot 307, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you uncover 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 disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 307, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 307.

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Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 307?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 307? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Peugeot 307.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 307.
  • Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 307, so don’t forget to verify all these points to know what problem you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 307

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To finish , let’s proceed to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 307. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 307: 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 any longer, be sure to check 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 307 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 307 to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot 307. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 307: 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 307, take a look at the Peugeot 307 category.