Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may look insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In truth, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Peugeot 406, 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 locate the origin of this issue 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, go through this article. In this content, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 406, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 406.

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Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 406?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 406? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated 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 cleanly, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Peugeot 406.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 406.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 406, so make sure to examine all these points to know what issue you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 406

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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 406. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 406: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be sure to check 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 Peugeot 406 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 406 to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot 406. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 406: 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 406, take a look at the Peugeot 406 category.