On this page we’re going to concentrate on a problem that could seem superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In truth, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you seat leon, and how to proceed if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you locate the cause of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, read this instruction. In this article content, we will first try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder seat leon, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your seat leon.

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Why is my key locked in my seat leon?

What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your seat leon? In this section we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt built up on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
  • A broken or damaged key, if your key is cracked, 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 leon.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your seat leon.
  • At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your seat leon, so make sure to examine all these points to know what problem you are standing in front of.

How to unlock the key of my seat leon

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Finally, let’s go forward to the remedy section that will enable you to unlock the key of your seat leon. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding answers:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your seat leon: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure that to check 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 leon doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In such a case, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to simultaneously turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on seat leon to have the complete treatment.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most irritating case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will sadly have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your seat leon. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to obtain a copy of your key. In any other case, last answer, replace the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic seat leon: In this instance, 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 leon, do not hesitate to consult our seat leon category.