We continue our series of articles on what can get stuck on your car. After seeing why your fuel flap or hood could get stuck, in this article we’ll take a look at why the key is stuck in your Audi A7 ignition . Especially annoying, having a stuck ignition cylinder will prevent you from starting and therefore from using your car. We will consequently do everything we can to help you resolve this issue as soon as possible. To get this done, first, we will explain to you what the ignition of your car is used for, then in a second time, why the ignition barrel of your Audi A7 is stuck? And, to finish, how to unblock the key stuck in your Audi A7 ignition.

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What’s the goal of my Audi A7’s ignition lock?

The ignition lock of your Audi A7 is a security component. Its goal is to protect your car from theft attempts. It is installed on the steering column of your car, invented in 1931 by Abram Neiman. Its goal is to prevent your Audi A7 from starting by blocking the steering and the steering lock if it does not recognize your car key. It is closely related to the starter switch which will integrate the key lock and an electric switch. There is a tendency to confuse the starter switch and the neiman, and when we talk about blocked neiman we generally make reference to a key that does not turn or does not turn well in the cylinder of the lock of your car.

Why is the key stuck in your Audi A7 ignition?

Now it’s time to explain to you why the key is stuck in your Audi A7 ignition cylinder . Now that we’ve defined what the ignition is, it’s time to find out why it’s stuck. If it is the steering wheel of your Audi A7 that is blocked, do not think twice to browse our article on this subject matter. A neiman is not a wearing part that you replace frequently but time has an influence on it and it can occur that you have to replace it because of regular wear and tear. On this website are the different explanations of a ignition that locks on Audi A7 :

  • Normal wear and tear on the ignition barrel of your Audi A7 : As we stated earlier, with time, the elements of the neiman can become seized up, or become filled with dust or small particles from the outside that will prevent it from working properly. In this case, you should experience problems inserting and turning the key before it locks totally.
  • A component of the ignition of your Audi A7 that breaks down: In the same logic, an element of the neiman can fail. As we revealed in introduction, when we mention the neiman we often include, the cylinder, the lock and the starter switch, if one of these parts is defective, the neiman will not let the key turn in the cylinder of the lock
  • Someone forced too much on the ignition barrel of your Audi A7: Finally, last opportunity, and it’s more or less logical, if someone forced too much on the neiman in unlocking the steering wheel of your car before, he may have twisted internal components and thus damaged the neiman of it.

How do I unlock the key stuck in my Audi A7 ignition barrel?

We now move on to the solutions available to you for resolving a key stuck in your Audi A7 ignition . According to the source of your issue the solutions will not be similar, discover them down below:

  • Ignition barrel blocked because of a twisted key: If your key is twisted, it is logical that your neiman will not unblock. Try carefully with a mallet to straighten your key, if you can’t do it, use the copy of your key.
  • Ignition cylinder If the neiman of your Audi A7 is clogged because of impurities : Use a WD40 type degreaser and let it work for a couple of minutes, it should unblock the neiman of your Audi A7.
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  • If your key is stuck in your ignition because of a defective element: If finally it is because of an internal element that your ignition lock is no longer unblocked you will regrettably have to replace the whole block (electronic switch, lock cylinder, neiman), we suggest you to go to a professional who will as well have to give you a new key to start your Audi A7.

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In the event that you have any additional questions about the Audi A7, do not hesitate to consult our Audi A7 category.