On this article we’re going to focus on a problem that could look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Peugeot 5008, and what to do if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 5008, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 5008.

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Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 5008?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 5008? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Peugeot 5008.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 5008.
  • At last, 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 5008, so remember to check all these points to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 5008

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 5008. Now that you’ve managed to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 5008: 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 inspect it attentively 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 5008 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 5008 to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot 5008. 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 obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 5008: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you want more guides on the Peugeot 5008, go to our Peugeot 5008 category.