On this page we’re going to deal with an issue that could look trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! In reality, we are gonna focus on the of a key locked on you Seat Arona, and how to proceed if you are in this condition? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the origin of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this guide. In this article, we will first of all try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Seat Arona, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Seat Arona.
Why is my key locked in my Seat Arona?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Seat Arona? In this section we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are some explanations that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt built up on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. 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 broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Seat Arona.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Seat Arona.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.
All these causes can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Seat Arona, so be sure you examine all these points to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my Seat Arona
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Finally, let’s proceed to the solution part that will allow you to unlock the key of your Seat Arona. Now that you’ve been able to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Seat Arona: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much strength) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make sure to inspect it cautiously 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 Seat Arona doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Seat Arona to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome 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 Seat Arona. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last solution, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Seat Arona: In this case, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If you have any additional questions about the Seat Arona, do not hesitate to consult our Seat Arona category.
