seen this on the Seat uk site today, probably old but concerned me.
Can you tell me more about the de-locking problem on the Leon and other models?
The “de-locking problem” is in reality a convenience function incorporated in several VW models. Recent media coverage described how a thief could break in a vehicle by damaging the lock and activate the comfort closing feature to lower the electric windows. However, as soon as SEAT was made aware of the criminal method of forced entry, provision was made to develop measures to resist them and no SEAT models in current production have this kind of door lock fitted. Whilst we understand that customers would like something more to be done about this, it has to be highlighted that there is no security fault on our vehicles and the break-ins are a result of a serious criminal act. Customers who are concerned about their vehicle’s security can contact a SEAT approved dealership, who can offer further advice on measures that can be taken or security enhancements that can be made to each vehicle. Detailed instructions have been provided to the dealers within the network detailing certain convenience functions that can be disabled to prevent electric windows from operating with the central locking. On cars with remote central locking, door locking barrels may be replaced with colour coded blanks. Please be advised that charges for these alterations must be settled by the owner.
Can you tell me more about the de-locking problem on the Leon and other models?
The “de-locking problem” is in reality a convenience function incorporated in several VW models. Recent media coverage described how a thief could break in a vehicle by damaging the lock and activate the comfort closing feature to lower the electric windows. However, as soon as SEAT was made aware of the criminal method of forced entry, provision was made to develop measures to resist them and no SEAT models in current production have this kind of door lock fitted. Whilst we understand that customers would like something more to be done about this, it has to be highlighted that there is no security fault on our vehicles and the break-ins are a result of a serious criminal act. Customers who are concerned about their vehicle’s security can contact a SEAT approved dealership, who can offer further advice on measures that can be taken or security enhancements that can be made to each vehicle. Detailed instructions have been provided to the dealers within the network detailing certain convenience functions that can be disabled to prevent electric windows from operating with the central locking. On cars with remote central locking, door locking barrels may be replaced with colour coded blanks. Please be advised that charges for these alterations must be settled by the owner.
