Today we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Vauxkhall Astra, and how to proceed 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 source of this trouble and give you the remedy. 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, go through this article. In this article content, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Vauxkhall Astra, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Vauxkhall Astra.
Why is my key locked in my Vauxkhall Astra?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Vauxkhall Astra? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Vauxkhall Astra.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Vauxkhall Astra.
- Finally, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Vauxkhall Astra, so make sure to check all these key points to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Vauxkhall Astra
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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Vauxkhall Astra. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Vauxkhall Astra: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, be certain to inspect 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 Vauxkhall Astra doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Vauxkhall Astra to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Vauxkhall Astra. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Vauxkhall Astra: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Vauxkhall Astra, do not hesitate to consult our Vauxkhall Astra category.
