On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that may look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Volvo XC60, 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 discover the source of this problem 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 disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guideline. In this article, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Volvo XC60, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Volvo XC60.
Why is my key locked in my Volvo XC60?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Volvo XC60? In this section we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several reasons that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt gathered on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. 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 matching the impression in the barrel of your Volvo XC60.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Volvo XC60.
- 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 Volvo XC60, so don’t forget to examine all these points to know what problem you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Volvo XC60
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To finish , let’s go forward to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your Volvo XC60. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions 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 Volvo XC60: 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, make sure to check 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 Volvo XC60 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Volvo XC60 to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Volvo XC60. 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 option, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Volvo XC60: In this instance, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Volvo XC60, do not hesitate to consult our Volvo XC60 category.
