A Provocative Rant About Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement
How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
Car key replacement can seem like a daunting task, especially when you've lost the key. You'll have to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to obtain a new key.
However, this can cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this problem by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
When you lose your keys, it can be a major inconvenience. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to assist you in getting back on the right track.
We offer both regular and high-security keys duplication. For regular keys we use a key cutting machine that can duplicate mortise or cylinder keys. The key is clamped in an vise, and is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred, using a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder - to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.
You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key while cutting these keys because differences in the shape of the key could render it useless.
We employ Framon two manual-driven machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry, some users have told tales of them falling off their workstations to the floor and still performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has transponder, you'll require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and when a different key is used the on-board computer will not recognise the serial number and therefore cannot permit the engine to start.
Normally, when a car key is lost the owner should go to their local car dealer to obtain a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. It could take between two and five days. they'll require the original key present.
You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with another key. You'll save time as well as money by not waiting for the car dealer.
Making an extra key is straightforward and can be done on site in a matter of minutes for Citroen models prior to 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN on a plastic "security card" the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This needs to be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this, and you'll save a trip to the dealer.
When the key or lock is damaged, it could cause problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also provide replacement keys if you have lost or stolen your keys.
Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles did not have transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is pretty straight to do at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998 all models require a unique code that is stored in a plastic card that is the size of a credit card and kept in the owner's wallet. We can quickly get the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.
The most common issue with newer keys is that the fob is out of sync' to your car. We have the technology in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time and also save you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership costs.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of movements to start. If this is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car won't start. It is difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be handled by an experienced professional. Our technicians can extract your keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and oil.
Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder could wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain can cause the problem to get worse because it puts extra pressure on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they break and become useless.
Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and a lengthy process. They will request keys for replacement which could take as long as five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to program the key into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we visit your office or home to carry out an Citroen key replacement service at a less cost than the dealer would charge.