On this article we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Golf 5, and what to do if you are in this position? 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 origin of this issue 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 article content, we will first try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Golf 5, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Golf 5.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Golf 5?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Golf 5? In this part we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Golf 5.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Golf 5.
  • 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 elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Golf 5, so remember to check all these aspects to know what issue you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Golf 5

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Finally, let’s proceed to the solution section that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Golf 5. Now that you’ve been able to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Golf 5: 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, make certain to check 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 Golf 5 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete guide on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Golf 5 to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Golf 5. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Golf 5: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

To get more tips on the Volkswagen Golf 5, take a look at the Volkswagen Golf 5 category.