Today we’re going to deal with an issue that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Indeed, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Touran, and what to do if we find ourselves in this condition? 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 trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being faced with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this guide. In this content page, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Touran, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Touran.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Touran?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Touran? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are multiple reasons that can provoke 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 system. 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 cracked, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Touran.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Touran.
- 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 answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Touran, so don’t forget to verify all these points to know what trouble you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Touran
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Finally, let’s move on to the solution part that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Touran. Now that you’ve managed to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this trouble. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Touran: 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, ensure that 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 Touran doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Touran to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Touran. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last answer, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Touran: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you need more guides on the Volkswagen Touran, go to our Volkswagen Touran category.
