When you want to go on weekends, there is nothing more unpleasant than a blocked trunk. And everyone knows, locksmithing is a very expensive area. Particularly on a vehicle, because if it is necessary to change the lock of the trunk, it must be done on each of the other doors of the Seat Tango. So before getting a quote from a locksmith, we will see if there are not less expensive methods of doing repairs yourself. For this, we will take a tour of the most usual problems and what are the possible solutions to this problem.
The key no longer fits fully in the trunk lock of the Seat Tango
The problem can come from various things. First is that your key is bent. In this case, you would have trouble opening the doors of the Seat Tango. You will then have to try to gently straighten it. Otherwise, it is also likely that the lock is simply dirty. You will therefore need to oil the lock or apply anti-seize such as WD40. By dint of playing your key without forcing too much, the lock should end up activating. It is almost impossible for a solid element to get into the trunk lock, unless someone has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, however the trunk of the Seat Tango does not open
The first thing to do is to enter through a door and try to open the trunk from the inside. If there too nothing happens, then the lock of the Seat Tango is probably in bad shape. You can still put an anti-seize inside the mechanism, but unfortunately it is unlikely to work. Unfortunately, there is only one solution, go see a locksmith.
The lock on the trunk of my Seat Tango is completely blocked
You can insert your key completely into the Seat Tango lock, however impossible to rotate . In this case, you have to do a very simple check. If this is also the case on the doors, it is that the problem must come from the key, naturally. If however this is only the case on the trunk, it is obviously the lock that blocks. So the first step is to introduce WD40. This anti-seize is widely used in mechanics. In general it solves more problems than you might think. It is also possible that an element has been inserted in the lock and prevents its proper functioning. In this case, only a locksmith will be able to help you. If none of this works, you will need to change your lock…