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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's not an easy task to replace your car key especially if it's lost. You'll have to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership for a new key.

However, this could cost quite a bit of money. You can avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it can be a major problem. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can assist you in getting your life back on the right track.

We offer regular and high-security keys duplicate. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and keys that are cylinders. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut with a blade, then the new key is deburred and scrubbed with a wire-brush built into the machine or manually with a bench grinder. This is to remove burrs which could be sharp and harm the lock.

You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, however it is also very precise. It is recommended to bring the original key while cutting these keys since variations in the shape of the key could render it useless.

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is considered to be the most stable and accurate machine in the industry. There are a few who have told stories of them falling off their work bench and still being in good shape. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is equipped with transponder technology, it will require the use of a key that has been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is specific to each car. Consequently, in the event that a different key is utilized, the computer on board will not recognise the serial number, and will not allow the engine to begin.

Normally, when a lost car key occurs the owner must visit their local dealer in order to obtain an alternate key and have it programmed into their vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five days, and the original key will be required.

You can save money by buying a key at an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your car with a different key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer.

Citroen models before 2000 can be made into spare keys in a few minutes. Recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a plastic 'security card that is the size of credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and save you a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key is damaged, it could lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys in the event that yours has been lost or stolen.

Up until citroen spare key didn't come with transponder chips. Therefore, making an entirely new key for them is fairly straight forward and can be done on site in a few minutes. Since 1998, all models need a code, which is stored on a plastic "security card' that is the size of a credit card and placed in the owners wallet. We can quickly get this code and program the replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

The key fob may be out-of-synchronisation with the car. We have the tools 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% compared with Citroen dealer costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have keys that go through a series of motions to start. If this is interrupted by an unresponsive key or damage to the barrel of the ignition, the car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition can be tricky and should only be handled by a professional. Our experts can take out the keys without damaging your car using tools and grease.

Over time, the key and tumblers in the cylinder for ignition could wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could cause the problem to get worse because it puts extra pressure on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts, before they become unusable.

Finding your Citroen keys changed at a dealership could be expensive and time-consuming process. They will purchase the replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents to have the key inserted into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your home or office to provide the Citroen key replacement service at a lower cost than what the dealer will charge.