How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car's key, especially if it's been lost. To get a new one you'll need to contact a local dealership or locksmith.

However, it can cost a fair amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Keys are an integral part of your everyday life, and when they're lost, it can create a significant 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 key duplicate. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as 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 in the machine or manually in a bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and harm the lock.

You will require a machine specifically designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. Bring the original key to get the keys cut. Modifications in shape can render the key useless.

We make use of Framon two manual origin machines, which are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry, some people have even told stories of them falling off their workstations to the ground and performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has a transponder system it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is specific to each car. Consequently, in the event that a different key is used the on-board computer cannot recognize the serial number and cannot permit the engine to start.

Normally when a car's key is lost, the owner will go to their local car dealer to get a new one and Citroen replacement key then program it to the vehicle. This could take anywhere from two and five days and the original key will be required.

However you can cut down on the expense by acquiring the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and Citroen Replacement Key program the key for you, which will allow you to start your vehicle with another key. This will save you time and money as you won't have to stand for the dealer to make a replacement.

Making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on-site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN the plastic "security card" that is the size of a small credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we can easily accomplish for you and you will save a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key become damaged it can cause problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can visit your location and fix the lock or ignition barrel at much less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen.

From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is fairly straight simple and can be done on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998, all models require an unique code that's stored inside a plastic card that is that is the size of a credit card, and then kept in the owner's wallet. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

A common problem with modern keys is that the fob loses its sync' with your car. Our vans are able to re-synchronize the key and get you on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% on the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series of movements to start. If this is interrupted due to an unresponsive key or damage to the ignition barrel then your car won't start. It can be difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be handled by an experienced professional. Our experts can remove your keys without causing damage to your vehicle using tools and oil.

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. The problem can be exacerbated by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which puts extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they become unusable.

Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealer can be costly and time-consuming process. They will send an alternative key for you which could take up to five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents in order to get the key programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or home to complete the Citroen replacement key service at a lower cost than what the dealer charges.