On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In actual fact, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Peugeot 807, 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 find the cause of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guideline. In this article, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot 807, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot 807.

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Why is my key locked in my Peugeot 807?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot 807? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Peugeot 807.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot 807.
  • At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot 807, so make sure to check all these factors to know what problem you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Peugeot 807

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Finally, let’s move on to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Peugeot 807. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot 807: 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 anymore, be sure to examine 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 807 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot 807 to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot 807. 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, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Peugeot 807: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any further questions about the Peugeot 807, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 807 category.