Today we’re going to deal with a problem that may seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In actual fact, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Transporter 5, and what to do if we find ourselves in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the origin of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, 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 guideline. In this article, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Transporter 5, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Transporter 5.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Transporter 5?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Transporter 5? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are multiple answers that can provoke the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up 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 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Transporter 5.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Transporter 5.
- Finally, 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 effectively in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Transporter 5, so be sure you verify all these points to know what problem you are working on.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Transporter 5
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To conclude, let’s go forward to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Transporter 5. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Transporter 5: 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, ensure to inspect 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 Transporter 5 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, go through this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Transporter 5 to have the complete process.
- 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 damaged you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Transporter 5. 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 receive a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Transporter 5: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Volkswagen Transporter 5, take a look at the Volkswagen Transporter 5 category.
