How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

Key replacement for your car can appear like a daunting endeavor particularly in the event that you've lost your key. To obtain a replacement it is necessary to call an auto dealer or locksmith.

This can cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this issue by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it could be a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can help you get your life back on the right track.

We provide regular and high-security keys duplicate. For regular keys we employ an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise, and then cut with a blade then the new key is deburred, scrubbed with a wire brush that is built in the machine or manually using a bench-grinder to remove any burrs that may be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

When it comes to high-security keys, you need a special machine that can cut these types of keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it's also extremely precise. Bring the original key when you receive these keys cut. Shape variations could cause the key to be useless.

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is known as being the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some have told stories about them falling from their work bench but being fine. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is fitted 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, when a different key is employed, the onboard computer will not recognize the serial number and therefore will not allow the engine to start.

In the normal course, if a lost car key is lost the owner will go to their local dealer for an alternative key, and then have it programmed into the vehicle. It can take between two and five days, and they will need to have the original key on hand.

However you can reduce the cost by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your vehicle with a new key. This will save you time and money since you don't have to sit around for the car dealer to cut a new key.

Citroen models prior to 2000 can be converted into spare keys in only a few minutes. More recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a card called a security similar to a credit card in the owners wallet. This needs to be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we can easily do for you, and Citroen C4 Key Fob Replacement you'll save a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the key or lock become damaged it can lead to problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock from your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if yours have been lost or stolen.

Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, creating keys is a straightforward process that can be completed on the spot in a matter of minutes. Since 1998 all models require an unique code that's stored in a plastic credit card the size of a small credit card. It is then placed in the wallet of the owner. We can easily obtain this code and add an alternative Citroen key to your van for you.

Often the issue with these modern keys is that the key fob is out of sync' with your vehicle. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series of motions to start. If this is interrupted by the key being jammed or Citroen C4 Key Fob Replacement damaged to the barrel of ignition, the car will not start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be tricky and should only be handled by a professional. Our technicians can extract the keys without damaging your vehicle using tools and oil.

With time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. This issue can be exacerbated due to the weight of the keychain on your keys which puts extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts, before they break or become unusable.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with an authorized dealer. They will purchase keys for replacement that can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key inserted into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us visit your office or home to provide the citroen c4 key fob replacement (visit the website) key replacement service at a less cost than the dealer would charge.