Does the Volkswagen Sagitar have a keyhole?
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Sagitar's one-button start does not have a keyhole; it uses an intelligent keyless system. As long as the driver carries the smart key and enters the vehicle, the one-button start will replace the key and perform all its functions. The starting method and the location of the Sagitar's mechanical keyhole are as follows: Starting method: There is a small silver protruding button on the remote key. Press it, and the mechanical key will pop out. In case of a dead battery, the mechanical key can be used to open the driver's door and lock the car. Behind the driver's door handle, there is a plastic cover with a keyhole inside. Below the plastic cover, there is a hole where the mechanical key can be inserted to pry open the cover. Location of the Sagitar's mechanical keyhole: Both the driver and front passenger doors have keyholes. For aesthetic reasons, Volkswagen has hidden the keyholes in current models. A small plastic cover behind the door handle conceals the keyhole. Below the plastic cover, there is a small rectangular hole shaped exactly like the car key. Insert the key to pry open the cover and reveal the keyhole.
I've been repairing cars for over a decade and have encountered many issues with the Volkswagen Sagitar. Does it have a keyhole? It depends on the year. Older models like the pre-2010 Sagitar have keyholes for both the door lock and ignition, allowing you to directly insert the key to open the door and start the engine. However, newer models, such as those from 2015 onwards, mostly feature a keyless system. You can simply approach the car, press a button, and drive away. There might be a small cover on the door handle that, when removed, reveals a backup keyhole, which is only for emergency door opening. Ignition is button-operated. Why the change? Mainly for enhanced anti-theft measures and user convenience. Keyless cars are more hassle-free, and there are backup methods to start the car if the battery dies. In summary, if you drive an older Sagitar or a base model, it might have a keyhole; high-end newer models are less likely to have one, so you should check your car's manual to confirm.
