On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Routan, and where to start if you are in this situation? 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 source of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this article. In this content page, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Routan, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Routan.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Routan?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Routan? In this section we will try to demonstrate why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can bring about the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered on it, which may trigger 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 damaged, 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 Routan.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Routan.
  • Finally, 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 causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Routan, so remember to examine all these points to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Routan

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To finish , let’s go forward to the solution section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Routan. Now that you’ve been able to determine the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to solve this trouble. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Routan: 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 anymore, make certain to inspect it attentively 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 Routan 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 simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, examine this full article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Routan to have the complete treatment.
  • 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 regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Routan. 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. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Routan: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Routan, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Routan category.