How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
The replacement of your car key can seem like a daunting job, especially when you've lost the key. In order to get a replacement you'll need to contact a local dealership or locksmith.
However, this could cost quite a bit of money. You can prevent this with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are crucial to your daily life If they're lost, it can cause a major inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on your way.
We provide regular and high-security key duplication. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or keys that are cylinders. The key is held in the vise, and then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred. It is by rubbing it down with a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.
You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive but also very accurate. Bring the original key when you get these keys cut. Shape variations could cause the key to be useless.
Framon 2 manual-driven machine is considered to be the most stable and accurate machine in the business. There are a few who have told stories about them falling from their workstations and being fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has transponders, you'll require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is specific to each
car key Copy. Consequently, if a different key is utilized, the computer on board cannot recognize the serial number and will not permit the engine to start.
Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to get a replacement and then program it to the vehicle. This could take between two and five days, and they will need to have the original key with them.
However you can cut down on the cost by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, making it possible for you to start your vehicle with an alternative key. This will save you time and money as you won't need to wait for the car dealer to cut a new key.
Citroen pre-2000 models can be made into spare keys in two minutes. More recently, the manufacturer has incorporated a PIN on a plastic 'security card' the size of an ordinary credit card in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you going to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause problems with locking, unlocking and even starting your car. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock in your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide new keys if you've lost or stolen your keys.
Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, making keys is a simple procedure that can be accomplished on-site in only a few moments. Since 1998 all models require a unique code that is stored on a card similar to a credit card. It is then placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get the code and program your replacement
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The most common issue with modern keys is that the key fob loses its sync' with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you back 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 movements to start. If the key is damaged or jammed, your car won't start. It can be difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be done by an experienced professional. Our specialists can remove the keys without damaging your car with tools and the lubricant.
Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder could wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could make the problem worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts before they are deemed unusable.
It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at an authorized dealer. They will request an alternative key for you which could take up to five days to arrive. You'll need to bring along your V5 and your ID documents in order 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 the Citroen replacement key service for much less than what a dealer would charge.
