On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that may appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you PORSCHE PANAMERA, and where to start if you are 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 cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this instruction. In this content page, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder PORSCHE PANAMERA, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your PORSCHE PANAMERA.

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Why is my key locked in my PORSCHE PANAMERA?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your PORSCHE PANAMERA? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can trigger 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 device. 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your PORSCHE PANAMERA.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your PORSCHE PANAMERA.
  • Finally, 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your PORSCHE PANAMERA, so don’t forget to verify all these key points to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my PORSCHE PANAMERA

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Finally, let’s proceed to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your PORSCHE PANAMERA. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your PORSCHE PANAMERA: 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, ensure to examine 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 PORSCHE PANAMERA doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on PORSCHE PANAMERA 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 PORSCHE PANAMERA. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic PORSCHE PANAMERA: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you need more tutorials on the PORSCHE PANAMERA, go to our PORSCHE PANAMERA category.