On this article we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may seem unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Passat 7, and where to start if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you find the source of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, 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 explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Passat 7, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Passat 7.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Passat 7?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Passat 7? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Passat 7.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Passat 7.
  • 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 properly in the barrel.

All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Passat 7, so remember to check all these factors to know what problem you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Passat 7

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To finish , let’s go forward to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Passat 7. Now that you’ve managed to determine the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Passat 7: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make sure to check 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 Passat 7 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Passat 7 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Passat 7. 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 receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Passat 7: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you need more tutorials on the Volkswagen Passat 7, go to our Volkswagen Passat 7 category.