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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It's a challenging task to replace your car key, especially if it's been lost. To obtain a replacement you'll have to contact an authorized locksmith or a local dealer.
This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this issue by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
When you lose your keys, it could be a major hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on path.
We offer regular and high-security keys for duplicate. For regular keys, we use a key cutting machine that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is placed in a vise and cut with a blade then the new key is deburred--scrubbed with a wire-brush built into the machine, or manually in a bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and harm the lock.
When you're dealing with keys that are high-security you require a specific machine designed to cut these keys. www.g28carkeys.co.uk of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it is also extremely precise. Bring the original key when you get these keys cut. The shape of the key could cause the key to be useless.
Framon 2 manual-driven machine is considered to be the most stable and accurate machine in the industry. Many have shared stories of them falling off their work bench and still performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen is equipped with a transponder system it will require 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 utilized, the computer on board will not recognise the serial number, and will not allow the engine to start.
Normaly, when a lost car key occurs the owner must visit their local dealer in order to obtain the replacement key and have it programmed into their vehicle. It can take between two and five working days, and the original key will be required.
You can save money by buying the key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key which allows you to open your car with a fresh key. You'll save time as well as money by not waiting for the car dealer.
Citroen models before 2000 can be converted into spare keys in a few minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a pin to an actual "security card" the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This needs to be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you a trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key are damaged, it can cause problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can come to your home and fix the lock or ignition barrel at less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen.
From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is quite straight forward and can be done on site in a few minutes. From 1998 all models require a code, which is stored on a'security card' that is the size of a credit card and placed in the owners wallet. We can quickly obtain this code and program the replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.
Often the issue with these modern keys is that the key fob loses its sync' with your vehicle. We have the tools in our vans to restore synchronisation of your key and get you back on the road in no time at all and save you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealer costs.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars are built to operate with a particular key that is used to go through various motions to start. If the key is jammed or damaged the car won't start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be tricky and should only be done by a professional. With the help of tools and lubrication our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without any further damage to your car.
Over time, the keys and tumblers in the cylinder of ignition can wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The problem can be exacerbated by a heavy keychain that causes extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we recommend getting your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they break and become useless.
The process of getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealer can be costly and a lengthy process. They will request an alternative key for you which could take up to five days to arrive. You will need to return with your V5 and your ID documents to get it programmed into your car. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your office or home to complete the Citroen key replacement service for a lower cost than what the dealer would charge.