Seat Leon 1999-2005 mk1 ashtray fix / replacement

How to diagnose / fix / change broken ashtray in Seat Leon mk1. Mine wasn't closing, seems to be a common fault.

[@attilamelcher7297]

I had the same problem.
If it's not broken, you can reach and push back that pin from the back of the ashtray. And if you're lucky, it stays there again.

[@Conrexion]

Where did you get the replacement? I am having the same problem, but they are so hard to find.

[@RedlineRevs]

I found it on Ebay but you can also check scrap yards any mk1 Leon ashtray will do. Cupra and Cupra R a bit more rare but you just need to locate a breakers that has a mk1 Leon. Try ASM Auto Recycling they have a good catalog online of the cars they're breaking and parts that are available. Worth checking website and giving them a ring.

[@filipsantrucek7988]

Nice video, thank you

[@connormccluskey3942]

Thanks for the video! Where can you get a replacement pin?

[@RedlineRevs]

Thanks for your comment! The pin isn't available separately as far as I can see so maybe would require securing something onto it or locating an ashtray from a scrapped Leon.

[@sylwester6969]

Hi.i have same problem in my Leon FR.is this little pin is plastic or metal? i am thinking about fixin it.

[@RedlineRevs]

sylwester6969 Hey, thanks for watching. The pin is plastic, it's literally only millimeters long. Good luck!

[@nikolawollerkostic1718]

tnx

[@dipimage1935]

I got rid of mine. I hate car ash trays. They stink. And I don't smoke. SO IS THERE SOMETHING THAT I CAN USE TO REPLACE THIS THING? I also consider the space can be filled with something else, that 12V DC power outlet being useful

[@billsarakiniotis7956]

Place a paper clip cut it bent it .glew it and is fixed