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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

Key replacement for your car can appear to be a daunting task, especially when you've lost the key. You'll need to contact a local locksmith or dealership for a new key.

This can cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this by utilizing a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are crucial to your daily life If they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on track.

We offer regular and high-security key duplicate. citroen c1 car key replacement employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as keys made of cylinders. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut by a knife, then the new key is deburred--scrubbed with a wire brush that is built into the machine, or manually with a bench grinder. This is to remove any burrs that may be sharp and damage the lock.

When it comes to keys with high security it is necessary to use a machine designed to cut these keys. The machine is more expensive, but also very accurate. It is recommended to bring the original key when getting these keys cut because variations in the shape of the key could make it unusable.

We employ Framon two manual machines, which are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry, some clients have even told tales of them falling off their workstations to the floor, and being perfectly fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is equipped with transponder systems, it will require the use of a key that has been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and in the event that a different key is employed, the onboard computer cannot recognize the serial number and therefore will not allow the engine to start.

Normally when a car key is lost the owner will go to their local car dealer to get a replacement and then program it to the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two to five working days and the original key will be required.


However you can cut down on the cost by getting keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, which will allow you to start your car with a different key. You'll save time as well as money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive.

Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on-site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer recently added a PIN to the form of a plastic "security card" similar to a small credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. 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 not have to go to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key become damaged it can cause issues locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock at home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide replacement keys if you've lost or stolen one.

Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, creating keys is a straightforward procedure that can be accomplished on-site in just a few minutes. From 1998 all models require the use of a code that is stored on a plastic 'security card' about the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get this code and program a replacement Citroen key to your van for you.

Often the issue with these newer keys is that the fob is out of sync' to your car. We have the equipment in our vans that can re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in no time at all and also save you up to 50% compared with Citroen dealership charges.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars operate with a particular key that goes through an array of motions to start. If this process is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of ignition, your car won't start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be a challenge and should be handled by an experienced technician. Our experts can remove your keys without causing damage to your car using tools and lubricant.

With time, the key and tumblers within the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. A heavy keychain could make the problem worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they break and become useless.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with the dealer. They will purchase the replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll have to return with your V5 and ID documents in order 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 an Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what the dealer charges.

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