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How to Open the Door with the Emergency Key of the MG Hector

Model: MG Hector MK 1 - Years 2019-2026
Part: Key

If you notice that you cannot open the car doors because the remote key battery is dead, you can manually open it using the emergency key. Follow the steps below. Once you remove the emergency key from the remote, insert it into the lower part of the door handle where there is a small slot. Leverage the key to release the plastic cover, and underneath, you will find the lock. This way, insert the key into the lock and you can open the car normally.

Updated on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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