On this article we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Volvo S90, 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 find the source of this trouble and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, read this guide. In this content page, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volvo S90, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volvo S90.

fix-locked-keyvolvo-s90

Why is my key locked in my Volvo S90?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volvo S90? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, 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 coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Volvo S90.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volvo S90.
  • At last, 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 correctly in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Volvo S90, so make sure to check all these key points to know what trouble you are struggling with.

How to unlock the key of my Volvo S90

.
Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Volvo S90. Now that you’ve managed to discover the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this trouble. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Volvo S90: 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, 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 Volvo S90 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete article on the steering wheel locked on Volvo S90 to have the complete process.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome 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 Volvo S90. 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. In any other case, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Volvo S90: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you need more tutorials on the Volvo S90, go to our Volvo S90 category.