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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's not an easy task to replace your car's key especially if it's lost. You'll have to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to obtain a new key.

This can cost you a lot of money. You can prevent this from happening by using a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

If you lose your keys, it could be a major hassle. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can help you get back on your way.

We provide regular and high-security key duplicate. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and keys made of cylinders. The key is placed in a vise, and Citroen C2 Key then cut with a blade, then the new key is deburred and scrubbed with a wire-brush built in the machine or manually using a bench-grinder to remove any burrs that may be sharp and damage the lock.

When you're dealing with high-security keys you will require a special machine that can cut these types of keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it's also extremely precise. It is recommended to bring the original key with you when cutting these keys since differences in the shape of the key could render it useless.

Framon 2 manual originating machine is known as being the most reliable and stable machine in the market. Some people have told stories of them falling off their work bench, but performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is fitted with a transponder system 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 if a different key is utilized, the computer on board will not recognise the serial number, and cannot allow the engine to begin.

Typically, when a loss of a car key occurs the owner must visit their local dealer for a replacement, and get it programmed into the vehicle. This can take anywhere 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 cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your car with an alternative key. This will save you time and money since you won't have to wait for the dealer to come up with a replacement.

Citroen models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys in just 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 wallet of the owner. The card must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we can do for you, and you will save a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

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

Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, making keys is a simple process that can be completed on-site in only a few moments. Since 1998, all models need a code which is stored on a plastic "security card' that is the size of a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement citroen c4 replacement key van key for you.

The key fob could be out-of-synchronisation with the car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in no time which can save you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with a key that goes through a series of motions to start. If this process is interrupted by a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the barrel of the ignition, your car will not start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be handled by a professional. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our experts will carefully remove your keys from the ignition barrel without any further damage to your car.

Over time, the key and tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. The problem can be exacerbated due to the weight of the keychain that places extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts, before they become unusable.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen C2 Key key with the dealer. They will order a replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by visiting your workplace or home to carry out the Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what the dealer charges.