How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car key particularly if it's lost. You'll need to contact a local locksmith or dealership to purchase a replacement.

However, this can cost a fair amount of money. You can avoid this problem by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are vital to your daily routine If they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on path.

We offer regular and high security key duplication. For standard keys we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise or key cylinders. The key is put in a vise, and then cut by a blade, then the new key is cleaned using a wire brush built into the machine or manually using a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and damage the lock.

You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive but it is also extremely accurate. It is a good idea to bring the original key when getting these keys cut since variations in the form of the key could render it useless.

We use Framon two manual machines that are regarded as the most reliable and stable 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 key programming has transponders, you will require a programed key to the system. The transponder chip used in each car is unique. If the key used was different, the on-board computer could not recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not begin.

Typically, when a loss of a car key occurs the owner will go to their local dealer for a replacement, and get it programmed into the vehicle. This could take between two and five days, and they'll need the original key in their possession.

However, you can cut the cost by purchasing a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your vehicle with a different key. This will save you time and money since you won't need to wait around for the car dealer to make a replacement.

citroen xsara picasso key models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer recently added a PIN the form of a plastic "security card" similar to an ordinary credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This needs to be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll avoid going to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the key or lock become damaged it can cause issues locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at home for a fraction of what citroen c1 spare key cost dealers charge. We can also create spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen.

Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, making keys is a straightforward procedure that can be accomplished on-site in only a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require an individual code that is stored in a plastic card the size of a small credit card. It is then placed in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate this code and add a replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

The most common issue with modern keys is that the fob goes out of sync' with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of motions in order to start. If this process is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the ignition barrel then your car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition could be difficult and should be handled by an experienced technician. Our experts can remove your keys without damaging your car with tools and grease.

Over time, the key and tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. A heavy keychain could make the issue worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts, prior to they break and become useless.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your citroen c5 key key at an outlet. The dealership will request an alternative key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will have to return with your V5 and ID documents to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us come to your office or home to perform a citroen c4 key replacement key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer would charge.