On this article we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Golf 4, and what you can do if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you discover the origin 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 remanufactured, browse this article. In this content page, we will first of all try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Golf 4, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Golf 4.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Golf 4?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Golf 4? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple explanations that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 Golf 4.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Golf 4.
  • 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 reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Golf 4, so be sure you examine all these factors to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Golf 4

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To conclude, let’s proceed to the remedy part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Golf 4. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities 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 Golf 4: 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 any longer, be certain to examine 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 Golf 4 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Golf 4 to have the complete process.
  • 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 damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Golf 4. 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. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Golf 4: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you want more tutorials on the Volkswagen Golf 4, go to our Volkswagen Golf 4 category.