How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace the car key particularly if it's lost. You'll have to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to get a new one.

This could 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

Your keys are crucial to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on the right track.

We offer regular and high-security key duplication. For keys that are regular we use 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 with a blade, then the new key is deburred and scrubbed with a wire brush that is built into the machine, or manually in a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

When you're dealing with high-security keys you will require a special machine that can cut these keys. This machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key with you when cutting these keys due to the fact that differences in the shape of the key could make it unusable.

We employ Framon two manual origin machines, which are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry. 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 transponder, you'll require a programed key to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and should a different key be employed, the onboard computer cannot recognize the serial number and therefore cannot allow the engine to start.

Normally, when a lost car key occurs the owner should visit their local dealer to obtain a replacement, and get it programmed into the vehicle. It could take between two and five days, and they will need to have the original key on hand.

You can save money by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with an alternative key. This will save you time and money as you don't have to sit for the car dealer to come up with a replacement.

Citroen models before 2000 can be made into spare keys in only a few minutes. The manufacturer recently added a PIN a plastic "security card" that is the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we can accomplish for you and you'll save a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the key or lock is damaged, it could cause problems when locking, unlocking, and even starting your car. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also create replacement keys in the event that you've lost or stolen one.

All citroen car keys and remotes vehicles did not have transponder chips, so making the new keys for them is a breeze easy and can be completed on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998 all models need a unique code that is stored on a card similar to a credit card, and then kept in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate this code and program an alternative Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

Often the issue with these newer keys is that the key fob goes out of sync' with your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% off the cost of citroen relay key fob not working dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of motions in order to start. If the key is jammed or damaged, your car won't start. It can be difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should only be performed by a professional. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any further damage to your car.

Over time, the key and tumblers in the cylinder for ignition wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which puts extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts prior to when they become unusable.

Finding your citroen berlingo replacement key fob keys replaced at a dealer can be a costly and time-consuming process. They will request an alternative key for you which can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us visit your home or office to complete a citroen car key not working key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer will charge.