We continue our series of web content on what can get stuck on your car. After discovering 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 Jaguar XF ignition . Specially annoying, having a stuck ignition cylinder will prevent you from starting and therefore from employing your car. We will therefore do everything we can to help you solve this issue as quickly as possible. To get this done, first, we will show you to you what the ignition of your car is used for, then in a second time, why the ignition barrel of your Jaguar XF is stuck? And, at last, how to unblock the key stuck in your Jaguar XF ignition.

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What’s the intent of my Jaguar XF’s ignition lock?

The ignition lock of your Jaguar XF is a security element. Its purpose is to secure your car from theft attempts. It is situated on the steering column of your car, developed in 1931 by Abram Neiman. Its purpose is to prevent your Jaguar XF from starting by blocking the steering and the steering lock if it does not identify your car key. It is closely connected 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 refer 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 Jaguar XF ignition?

Now it’s time to show you to you why the key is stuck in your Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF that is blocked, do not think twice to consult our article on this subject. A neiman is not a wearing component that you change frequently but time has an influence on it and it can occur that you have to change it because of normal wear and tear. In this article are the different reasons of a ignition that locks on Jaguar XF :

  • Regular wear and tear on the ignition barrel of your Jaguar XF : As we stated above, over time, the components of the neiman can become seized up, or become filled with dust or small particles from the outside that will prevent it from functioning correctly. In such a case, you should experience issue inserting and turning the key before it locks completely.
  • A component of the ignition of your Jaguar XF that fails: In the same logic, an element of the neiman can fail. As we revealed in introduction, when we speak about the neiman we tend to include, the cylinder, the lock and the starter switch, if one of these parts is faulty, the neiman will not let the key turn in the cylinder of the lock
  • Someone forced too much on the ignition barrel of your Jaguar XF: Finally, last possibility, and it’s more or less rational, if someone forced too much on the neiman in unlocking the steering wheel of your car before, he may have twisted internal elements and thus broken the neiman of it.

How do I unlock the key stuck in my Jaguar XF ignition barrel?

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

  • Ignition barrel blocked because of a twisted key: If your key is twisted, it is obvious that your neiman will not unblock. Try gently with a mallet to straighten your key, if you can’t do it, use the duplicate of your key.
  • Ignition cylinder If the neiman of your Jaguar XF is clogged because of impurities : Use a WD40 type degreaser and let it work for a short while, it should unblock the neiman of your Jaguar XF.
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  • If your key is stuck in your ignition because of a faulty element: If finally it is because of an internal element that your ignition lock is no longer unblocked you will regrettably have to change the whole block (electronic switch, lock cylinder, neiman), we suggest you to go to a specialist who will as well have to give you a new key to start your Jaguar XF.

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In the event that you have any further questions about the Jaguar XF, do not hesitate to consult our Jaguar XF category.