Today we’re going to focus on an issue that could seem insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Volkswagen ID.3, and how to proceed if you are 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 discover the source of this issue and give you the solution. 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 instruction. In this article, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen ID.3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen ID.3.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen ID.3?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen ID.3? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can trigger 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 device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen ID.3.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen ID.3.
- 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 correctly in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen ID.3, so make sure to check all these key points to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen ID.3
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To conclude, let’s move on to the practical section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen ID.3. Now that you’ve managed to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen ID.3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure to inspect it carefully 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 ID.3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen ID.3 to have the complete process.
- 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 damaged you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen ID.3. 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 get a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen ID.3: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Volkswagen ID.3, take a look at the Volkswagen ID.3 category.
