On this page we’re going to concentrate on an issue that may seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! In fact, we are going to talk about the of a key locked on you Seat Ateca, and what to do if you are in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you locate the source of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being in face of a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, browse this guide. In this article content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Seat Ateca, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Seat Ateca.
Why is my key locked in my Seat Ateca?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Seat Ateca? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many explanations that can bring about 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 sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, 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 Ateca.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Seat Ateca.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this prevents the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Seat Ateca, so don’t forget to check all these aspects to know what issue you are struggling with.
How to unlock the key of my Seat Ateca
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Finally, let’s proceed to the practical section that will allow you to unlock the key of your Seat Ateca. Now that you’ve been able to analyze the explanation why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Seat Ateca: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, make sure to examine it carefully 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 Ateca doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is turned on, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Seat Ateca to have the complete treatment.
- 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 Ateca. 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. In any other case, last remedy, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Seat Ateca: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Seat Ateca, do not hesitate to consult our Seat Ateca category.
