On this page we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could seem superficial 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 Peugeot 4007, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the source of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guide. In this article, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 4007, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 4007.
Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 4007?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 4007? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can trigger 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 either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, 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 4007.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 4007.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 4007, so don’t forget to verify all these factors to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 4007
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To finish , let’s go forward to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 4007. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 4007: 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, ensure that 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 4007 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, 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, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 4007 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 broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot 4007. 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 remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 4007: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Peugeot 4007, take a look at the Peugeot 4007 category.
