Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Vauxkhall Moka, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the origin of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Vauxkhall Moka, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Vauxkhall Moka.
Why is my key locked in my Vauxkhall Moka?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Vauxkhall Moka? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Vauxkhall Moka.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Vauxkhall Moka.
- 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Vauxkhall Moka, so remember to check all these points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Vauxkhall Moka
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Finally, let’s go forward to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Vauxkhall Moka. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Vauxkhall Moka: 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 check 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 Vauxkhall Moka doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full article on the steering wheel locked on Vauxkhall Moka 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Vauxkhall Moka. 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. In any other case, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Vauxkhall Moka: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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