On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In actual fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you skoda octavia, and where to start if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the origin of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this guide. In this content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder skoda octavia, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your skoda octavia.

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Why is my key locked in my skoda octavia?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your skoda octavia? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up 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 damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your skoda octavia.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your skoda octavia.
  • 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your skoda octavia, so don’t forget to examine all these key points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my skoda octavia

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To conclude, let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your skoda octavia. Now that you’ve managed to discover 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 problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your skoda octavia: 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, 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 skoda octavia 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 all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on skoda octavia 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 harmed you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your skoda octavia. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic skoda octavia: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the skoda octavia, do not hesitate to consult our skoda octavia category.