Today we’re going to focus on an issue that may seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Actually, we are gonna talk about the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Transporter, and how to proceed if you are 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 locate the origin of this issue and give you the remedy. 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, read this guide. In this article, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Transporter, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Transporter.

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Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Transporter?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Transporter? In this part we will try to describe why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can provoke 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 system. 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 corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Volkswagen Transporter.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Transporter.
  • 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 effectively in the barrel.

All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Transporter, so make sure to examine all these key points to know what issue you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Transporter

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To finish , let’s proceed to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Transporter. Now that you’ve been able to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Transporter: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make sure 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 Transporter 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 concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full article on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Transporter to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying circumstance, 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 Transporter. 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, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Transporter: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Transporter, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Transporter category.