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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car's key especially if it's lost. You'll need to call a local locksmith or dealership to get a new one.

This could cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this by using a service such as SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are crucial to your everyday life If they're lost, it could cause a huge inconvenience. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on your way.

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

You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it's also extremely precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key with you while cutting these keys, as differences in the shape of the key could render it useless.

We use Framon two manual-driven machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the business. Some people have even told stories of them falling off their work benches to the floor, and functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has transponders, you'll require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be utilized, the computer on board will not recognise the serial number and will not allow the engine to start.

Normally, when a car key is lost the owner will head to the local dealer to get a replacement and then have it programmed to the vehicle. This could take between two and five days and the original key will be required.

You can save money by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your vehicle with a brand new key. You'll save time and money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive.

Making an extra key is easy and can be done on site in a matter of minutes for citroen c1 replacement key models before 2000. Recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a plastic 'security card' the size of credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This needs to 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 cause problems when locking, unlocking or even starting your car. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock at home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys in case yours have been stolen or lost.

All Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is fairly straight easy and can be completed at the site in a couple of minutes. From 1998 all models require a code which is stored on a plastic "security card' the size of a credit card and placed in the owners wallet. We can quickly obtain the code and then program a replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

The key fob may become 'out-of-sync' with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% over the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of movements to start. If this is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the barrel of ignition, your car won't start. It is difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be performed by a professional. Our experts can take out keys without damaging your car using tools and oil.

Over time the key and tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue can be made worse due to the weight of the keychain on your keys which causes extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts prior to when they are deemed unusable.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at an outlet. The dealership will request the replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You must bring along your V5 and the ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your home or office to provide the citroen c3 key fob replacement key replacement service at a less price than the dealer would charge.