How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It's a challenging task to replace the car key, especially if it's been lost. It is necessary to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to purchase a replacement.
This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by using a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are essential to your everyday life, and when they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on path.
We provide both regular and high-security keys duplicate. For normal keys we employ an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or keys made of cylinders. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut by a blade, then the new key is cleaned with a wire brush that is built into the machine or manually using a bench-grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and harm the lock.
When you're dealing with high-security keys it is necessary to use a machine that is specifically designed to cut these types of keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it is also very precise. Bring the original key when you receive the keys cut. Modifications in shape can make the key useless.
We utilize Framon two manual origin machines that are known to be the most stable and accurate in the business. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their workstations to the floor and functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.
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If your Citroen is equipped with transponder systems, it will require a key that has been programmed to it. The transponder chip in each vehicle is unique. If the key used was different the computer on board would not recognise the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't begin.
Normaly, when a lost car key is lost, the owner will visit their local dealer to obtain an alternative key, and then have it programmed into their vehicle. This could take between two and five days and they'll require the original key on hand.
You can save money by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your car with another key. This will save your time and money as you won't need to wait for the dealer to make a replacement.
Citroen models before 2000 can be converted into spare keys within a few minutes. Recently, the manufacturer has put a PIN number on a plastic 'security card that is the size of a credit card in the owners wallet. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we are able to accomplish for you and you'll save a trip to your dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key are damaged, it can result in problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock in your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also create spare keys in case yours have been stolen or lost.
Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, creating keys is a simple procedure that can be accomplished on-site in only a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require a unique code which is stored in a plastic credit card the size of a small credit card and kept in the owner's wallet. We can quickly get this code and program an alternative Citroen key to your van for you.
The main issue with modern keys is that the fob is out of sync' to your car. We have the technology in our vans to re-synchronise 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 keys that go through a series motions to start. If this is interrupted due to an unresponsive key or damage to the ignition barrel then the car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by a professional. Our experts can remove your keys without causing damage to your vehicle using tools and grease.
Over time the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by a heavy keychain on your keys which adds extra stress to the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts, before they break or become unusable.
Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealer can be a costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will then order a replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by visiting your workplace or home to complete the Citroen replacement key service for much less than what a dealer would charge.