How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement

citroen picasso key is a French automaker, is well-known for its innovative approach to future-oriented vehicles. Its iconic 2CV model was built in 9 million variants from 1948 until 1990.

Sometimes your keys or the remote fobs may become out of sync with your vehicle and must be reprogrammed. This can be done at a dealership or our mobile technicians can assist you.

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The price of a replacement Citroen key can vary depending on the model of the vehicle. For example, models with more advanced features, such as the Xsara Picasso or Berlingo can cost more to replace. In general, our prices are as much as 50% less than the prices of the main dealer.

We can provide new transponder keys and remotes for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. These keys contain chips inside that communicate with the car when you insert it into the lock. The vehicle will unlock when the correct code is received. These keys are more secure and protect against thieves than other types.

From 1997 onwards, all Citroen keys used a mechanical switchblade key and did not require programming. Making spare keys for these vehicles is very simple and can be accomplished on site in just a few minutes. In the event of a lost key, you will need the use of a pin code, which is typically hidden beneath scratch-resistant panels on plastic 'SECURITY CARD' that is the size of a credit card kept in the wallet of the owner (see picture). We can give this quickly - you don't need to visit the dealer!

Since 2000 in the year 2000, all Citroen vehicles and vans use a transponder chip (chip) embedded in the remote or key. This kind of car key must be programmed to the vehicle with a special diagnostic tool. This procedure is fast and easy to do provided the proper tools are available.

Other methods are available for programming these Citroen keys, however they are less safe and have a higher risk of damaging information stored on the microchip. Contacting our locksmiths is the best option to avoid any problems. They'll know how to use the tools correctly and are familiar with the security system of your vehicle.

Citroen Car Key Replacement

It can be an absolute nightmare if you lose your Citroen key or require a spare. Many people believe that they need to go back to their dealer in order to get a replacement but this is not always the situation. Car keys are also becoming more sophisticated. While a locksmith near you is able to make replacements for the traditional car keys however, if you have a smart or remote key, you will need to visit an expert with the proper tools and experience.

We are among the few mobile businesses that have specialist equipment needed to reprogram the latest citroen xsara picasso key fob replacement keys for cars. We can save you time and money by programming your Citroen car keys. The process of taking your Citroen to the dealer can be expensive because they'll need to reset the immobiliser, which could cost upwards of PS1000.

Since 1998 the majority of Citroen vehicles are equipped with 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. Modern key systems have a remote that can lock and unlock your car from a distance and deactivate the alarm at the touch of one button. This is a significantly secure system and only your specific key can operate it.

Replacing keys for this type of Citroen is simple and can be done at the site in the majority of instances (including keys that have been lost). However, if you lose both keys the car will need to be re-coded which requires taking the car to our workshop.

Citroen Car Key Repair

Citroen's range of vehicles is very popular. It includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 as along with the Xsara. All of them have transponder chips embedded in the key blades that allow them to start the car - when the correct PIN code is recognized by the vehicle when the key is put in, it will respond with an immobiliser code and the engine will be started. This system is known as a 'chip key' and is very secure.

If you lose one of these keys it is generally simple to obtain an alternative from the local auto-locksmith. Citroen cars from 1998 to date use a different type of chip, known as a "fiat" type 33. This type of chip is more difficult to replace. In these instances, it is usually necessary to carry out a procedure called 'eeprom work' to extract the key information from the ECU and immobiliser to program an entirely new key.

This is a highly-specialized area of expertise, but we can provide this service at your home or office through our mobile workshop. This will save you the trip to your dealer who will charge you much more for this service. You will require your V5 and ID with you to the dealer to place an order for a replacement key. It can take up to five days. The dealer will need to program the key into your vehicle to ensure that it works correctly. This could cost a considerable amount of money.