What to Do When the Audi A3 Key Won't Turn?

[MacDiana]

Check if the gear is in P or N to start, or try turning the steering wheel a few times. It might be stuck in the locked position when parked. 1. Reason: This is the steering wheel lock phenomenon, a protective measure. After parking, turning off the engine, and removing the key, if you turn the steering wheel again, it will lock, providing a simple anti-theft function. 2. Solution: Insert the ignition key, and while turning the key to start the engine, turn the steering wheel simultaneously to unlock it naturally. If the steering wheel isn't straightened or is turned after removing the key, the self-locking function will activate, causing the steering lock pin and steering column to engage, making the steering wheel immovable. Even inserting the key and trying to turn it forcefully won't work.