Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that could appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Atlas, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the origin of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this article. In this content page, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Atlas, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Atlas.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Atlas?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Atlas? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons 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 damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Atlas.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Atlas.
- At last, 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 properly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Atlas, so be sure you examine all these aspects to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Atlas
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To conclude, let’s move on to the practical part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Atlas. Now that you’ve been able to discover the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Atlas: 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 anymore, make sure to inspect 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 Volkswagen Atlas doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Atlas to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying 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 Volkswagen Atlas. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Atlas: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Atlas, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Atlas category.
