Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may seem unimportant 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 Volkswagen Arteon, and where to start if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the source of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this article. In this article content, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Arteon, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Arteon.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Arteon?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Arteon? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can bring about 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 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Arteon.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Arteon.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Arteon, so be sure you check all these aspects to know what issue you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Arteon
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Finally, let’s go forward to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Arteon. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Arteon: 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 inspect 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 Volkswagen Arteon doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, 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 complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Arteon to have the complete treatment.
- 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Arteon. 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. Otherwise, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Arteon: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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