On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that may seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In truth, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Scirocco, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the cause of this trouble 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 guide. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Scirocco, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Scirocco.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Scirocco?

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

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke 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 Scirocco.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Scirocco.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Scirocco, so remember to examine all these points to know what trouble you are working on.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Scirocco

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Finally, let’s move on to the practical part that will enable you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Scirocco. Now that you’ve managed to discover 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 Scirocco: 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, be sure to check 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 Scirocco doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, 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, browse this full article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Scirocco to have the complete process.
  • 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 broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Scirocco: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you wish more tutorials on the Volkswagen Scirocco, go to our Volkswagen Scirocco category.