On this page we’re going to deal with a problem that may appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In truth, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Volkswagen Up!, and where to start 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 uncover the origin of this problem and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article, we will first try to demonstrate why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volkswagen Up!, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volkswagen Up!.
Why is my key locked in my Volkswagen Up!?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volkswagen Up!? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can trigger the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 Up!.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volkswagen Up!.
- 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 properly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volkswagen Up!, so be sure you verify all these key points to know what problem you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Volkswagen Up!
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To finish , let’s proceed to the practical part that will let you to unlock the key of your Volkswagen Up!. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this problem. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Volkswagen Up!: 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, 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 Up! doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to at the same time turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this full guide on the steering wheel locked on Volkswagen Up! to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating 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 unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volkswagen Up!. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volkswagen Up!: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you wish more tutorials on the Volkswagen Up!, go to our Volkswagen Up! category.
