On this article we’re going to deal with an issue that may seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Golf 3, 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 any longer, we will try to help you discover the source of this trouble and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, 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 rebuilt, go through this article. In this article content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Golf 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Golf 3.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Golf 3?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Golf 3? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated 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 cleanly, 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 Golf 3.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Golf 3.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Golf 3, so be sure you examine all these aspects to know what trouble you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Golf 3

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Finally, let’s go forward to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Golf 3. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Golf 3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make certain 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 Golf 3 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Golf 3 to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Golf 3. 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 remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Golf 3: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Golf 3, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Golf 3 category.