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How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement

Citroen is a French car manufacturer that is known for being future-focused. Its iconic 2CV model was made in 9 million variants from 1948 until 1990.

Sometimes your keys or remote fobs may become out of sync with your vehicle and need to be reset. This can be done at a dealer or our mobile technicians can do it for you.

Replacement Citroen Car Keys

The price of a Citroen replacement key will vary according to the model. For instance, more expensive models such as the Xsara Picasso and Berlingo may cost more to replace because they are equipped with more advanced features. In general, however our prices can be up to 50% less than the prices of the main dealer.

We can supply new transponder and remote keys for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. These keys contain chips that communicate with your vehicle when you insert them into the lock. The vehicle will unlock when the correct code has been received. These keys are more secure and protect against thieves than other types.

In the years prior to 1997, all Citroen keys were made using the mechanical switchblade key, and did not require any programming. Making spare keys for these cars is very straight forward and can be accomplished at the site in a matter of minutes. In the event of a lost key, a pin code is required. This is usually hidden under a scratch panel that is located on a plastic "SECURITY CARD" the shape and size of a credit-card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This can be obtained fast from us - no need to go to the dealer!

Since 2000, all Citroen automobiles and vans have a transponder chip (chip) embedded in the remote or key. This type of key has to be programmed into the vehicle with an exclusive diagnostic tool. If you've got the proper tools, this procedure is quick and simple.

Other methods are available to program these Citroen keys, but they are less safe and have a higher chance of destroying information on the microchip. The best way to prevent this is by contacting one of our professional locksmiths who will know exactly how to operate the tools correctly and have a deep understanding of the security system in your vehicle.

Citroen Car Key Replacement

It can be stressful if you have lost your Citroen key or need an extra. Many people think they need to go to their dealer to obtain the replacement key, but this isn't always the situation. The automobile is becoming increasingly advanced and this is also true for keys. While a locksmith at your local is usually able to make a replacement for the traditional car keys however, if you have a remote or smart key you'll have to go to a professional that has the proper tools and experience.

We are among the few mobile businesses that have specialist equipment needed to reprogram the latest Citroen keys to cars. This lets us help you save time and money over the main dealer. Driving your Citroen to the dealership can be more costly as they will need to reset the immobiliser, which could cost upwards of PS1000.

Since 1998 in all citroen ds3 key replacement vehicles have transponder chips (philips type 33 fixed code or 'T5" in the key) which are used to start your vehicle. The traditional "snap-in" keys only opened the lock and activated the alarm. These modern key systems have an electronic remote control that can lock and unlock the car from afar and disable alarms with the push of a button. This is a significantly secure system, and only your key is able to operate it.

In the majority of cases replacing a key for this Citroen model is easy and is done at the site (including when keys are lost). When you lose both keys, the car needs to be re-coded. This requires that you take the vehicle to our workshop.

Citroen Car Key Repair

The Citroen range is a very well-known range of vehicles which includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and the Xsara. All of these vehicles are equipped with transponder chips which can be used to start the vehicle. If the correct PIN code is received by the car when the key was put in, it will send an immobiliser code and the engine will start. This system is known as a chip key and is extremely secure.

It is easy to replace these keys if you have lost keys. You can get them from your local auto locksmith. The only issue is that from 1998 onwards the citroen c1 Replacement key (web018.dmonster.kr) automobiles were equipped with a different kind of chip (known as a 'fiat' type 33) which is more difficult to replace in these situations. In these situations, it is necessary to use a method known as 'eeprom' to obtain the most important data.

This is a highly skilled area of expertise, however we can offer this service at your house or office with our mobile workshop. This will eliminate the trip to your dealer, who is likely to charge you much more for this service. You'll need to bring your V5 and ID to the dealership to make an order for the replacement key. It can take up to five days. The dealer will have to program the key to your vehicle to ensure that it functions properly. This can cost a considerable amount of money.