On this article we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Peugeot Traveller, and where to start if you are in this situation? 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 cause of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guide. In this content page, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Peugeot Traveller, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Peugeot Traveller.
Why is my key locked in my Peugeot Traveller?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Peugeot Traveller? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Peugeot Traveller.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Peugeot Traveller.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Peugeot Traveller, so don’t forget to verify all these points to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Peugeot Traveller
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Finally, let’s proceed to the solution section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Peugeot Traveller. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Peugeot Traveller: 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 any longer, ensure 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 Traveller doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Peugeot Traveller to have the complete process.
- 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Peugeot Traveller. 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. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Peugeot Traveller: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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