How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's not an easy task to replace your car keys particularly if it's lost. You'll have to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to get a new one.

This can cost you a lot of money. You can avoid this issue by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Keys are an integral part of your daily routine, and when they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can help you get your life back on course.

We provide regular and high security key duplicate. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and key cylinders. The key is clamped into a vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred - by rubbing it down with a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually using an industrial bench grinder - to remove any burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive, but it is also extremely accurate. It's a good idea to bring the original key with you when getting these keys cut due to the fact that differences in the form of the key could render it useless.

We employ Framon two manual-driven machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the business. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor and remaining perfectly safe. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has a transponder, you will require a key that is programmed to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be employed, the onboard computer will not recognise the serial number and therefore will not allow the engine to begin.

Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to get a new one and have it programmed into the vehicle. This could take between two to five days. they'll require the original key present.

You can save money by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your car with a fresh key. You'll save time as well as money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive.

Citroen pre-2000 models can be converted into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer recently added a pin to the plastic "security card" which is about the size of an ordinary credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. It is required to remove it from the vehicle to program the new key. We can do this for you, and you'll save an excursion to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key are damaged, it can lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock at home for a fraction of what citroen replacement key cost - see this site, dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if yours have been stolen or lost.

From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles did not have transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is quite straight easy and can be completed on the spot in just a few minutes. From 1998 all models require a code, which is stored on a security card' that is the size of a credit card and placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement citroen remote key replacement van key for you.

A common problem with modern keys is that the fob becomes 'out of sync' to your car. We have the technology in our vans that can re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time at all - again saving you up to 50% when compared with Citroen dealership charges.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have a key that goes through a series motions to start. If this is interrupted due to a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the ignition barrel then your car won't start. It can be difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This task should only be done by a professional. Our technicians can extract your keys without causing damage to your car using tools and oil.

Over time the key and the tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which causes extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we recommend that you get your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they become unusable.

The process of getting your Citroen keys changed at a dealership could be a costly and time-consuming process. They will send a replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. You must return your V5 along with your ID documents to have it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or home to perform a Citroen replacement key service at a lower cost than what the dealer would charge.