Today we’re going to deal with a problem that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Beetle, and where to start if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you find 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 in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guideline. In this content page, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Beetle, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Beetle.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Beetle?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Beetle? In this section 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 built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Beetle.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Beetle.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Beetle, so make sure to verify all these aspects to know what trouble you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Beetle
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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Beetle. Now that you’ve managed to discover the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Beetle: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, 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 Volkswagen Beetle doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Beetle to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome circumstance, 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 Beetle. 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. Otherwise, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Beetle: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
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