Today we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may appear to be superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Touran 3, and what you can do if we find ourselves 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 locate the source of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Touran 3, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Touran 3.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Touran 3?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Touran 3? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are many answers that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt gathered 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 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 Touran 3.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Touran 3.
  • At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops 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 Touran 3, so make sure to examine all these factors to know what issue you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Touran 3

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To finish , let’s go forward to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Touran 3. Now that you’ve been able to analyze 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 solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Touran 3: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, 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 Touran 3 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this instance, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Touran 3 to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome case, 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 Touran 3. 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. Otherwise, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Touran 3: In this case, 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 Touran 3, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Touran 3 category.