How to Unlock a Skoda
How to Unlock a Skoda- First, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started!
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Retrieving the mechanical key
To get into your Skoda, you’ll first need to remove the emergency or mechanical key from a key fob. There are three key fobs offered by Skoda. The first is a simple flip key key fob. Push the chrome button shown in the image to the right. The key will extend,
The next two have mechanical keys embedded inside the fob. The first and most common one (left) has a slide lever at the top of the fob (left arrow). Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow and the mechanical key can be pulled away (right arrow).
The next one is found in some newer Skoda models and is a little more complicated. At the narrow end of the key fob, press the button shown in the image (right). This will push the mechanical key out a small amount. Push the button again in order to pull the mechanical key away.
If a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, simply insert the key and turn and you’ll be in. Most models, however, will require the next step.
Getting Inside
Most models have a cover hiding the key hole that must be removed. Pull the door handle into the open position and hold it there. Look for a slot on the underside of the cap. Now use the mechanical key as a lever by slipping it into the slot. It will only go in about a quarter of an inch. Rotate the key up and the cap will some free (right).
And yes, you are prying off a piece of your car, but its ok and necessary,
Now you can insert the mechanical key into the exposed key hole and turn, and you’ll be inside.
Models examined include Enyaq, Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiak, Octavia, Scala, and Superb. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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