Today we’re going to focus on an issue that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Peugeot 806, and what you can do if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the source of this issue 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 disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guide. In this article, we will first of all try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 806, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 806.
Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 806?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 806? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can cause 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 easily, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Peugeot 806.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 806.
- 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 806, so make sure to examine all these aspects to know what issue you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 806
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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 806. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 806: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that 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 806 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 simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 806 to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 806. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealership to get a copy of your key. In any other case, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 806: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
In the event that you have any further questions about the Peugeot 806, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 806 category.
