On this page we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Coccinelle, and where to start if you are in this condition? 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 cause of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this guide. In this content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Coccinelle, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Coccinelle.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Coccinelle?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Coccinelle? In this section we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may bring about 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 cracked, 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 Coccinelle.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Coccinelle.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Coccinelle, so remember to check all these factors to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Coccinelle

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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Coccinelle. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Coccinelle: 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, be certain 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 Volkswagen Coccinelle 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 at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Coccinelle to have the complete procedure.
  • 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 Volkswagen Coccinelle. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Coccinelle: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Coccinelle, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Coccinelle category.