On this article we’re going to deal with a problem that could look unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In reality, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Polo 6, and where to start if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the source of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guide. In this content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Polo 6, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Polo 6.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Polo 6?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Polo 6? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are some answers that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 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 Polo 6.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Polo 6.
  • 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Polo 6, so remember to check all these factors to know what problem you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Polo 6

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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Polo 6. Now that you’ve managed to determine the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Polo 6: 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 inspect 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 Polo 6 doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Polo 6 to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 Polo 6. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last option, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Polo 6: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you want more tutorials on the Volkswagen Polo 6, go to our Volkswagen Polo 6 category.