Today we’re going to focus on a problem that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Caddy 3, and where to start 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 uncover the origin of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this instruction. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Caddy 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Caddy 3.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Caddy 3?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Caddy 3? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered 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 easily, 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Caddy 3.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Caddy 3.
- Finally, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Caddy 3, so make sure to verify all these aspects to know what trouble you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Caddy 3
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Finally, let’s go forward to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Caddy 3. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions 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 Volkswagen Caddy 3: 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, ensure to examine 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 Caddy 3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Caddy 3 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 harmed you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Caddy 3. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Caddy 3: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you want more guides on the Volkswagen Caddy 3, go to our Volkswagen Caddy 3 category.
