How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

The replacement of your car key can appear to be a daunting task, especially when you've lost the key. To get a replacement you'll have to contact a local dealership or locksmith.

However, this could cost a fair amount of money. You can reduce this cost with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

If you lose your keys, it can be a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can assist you in getting your life back on path.

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

It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. Bring the original key when you receive the keys cut. Modifications in shape can make the key unusable.

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is regarded as the most accurate and Key Programming Service stable in the industry. Many have shared stories of them falling off their work bench but functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has transponder, you'll need a key programmed to the system. The transponder chip that is in every vehicle is unique to each car. If you used a different key, the on-board computer would not recognise the serial numbers and the engine would not start.

Normally, when a car key is lost the owner should go to their local car dealer to obtain a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This could take between two and five working days, and the original key will be required.

You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your car with the same key. This will save you time and money since you don't have to sit for the car dealer to make a replacement.

Citroen models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys in just two minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN on the form of a plastic "security card" which is about the size of a small credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you an excursion to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key is damaged, it could cause issues locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also make replacement keys if you've lost or stolen your keys.

Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is fairly straight simple and can be done at the site in a couple of minutes. From 1998 all models require a code which is stored on a'security card' about the size of an credit card inside the owners wallet. We are able to quickly locate the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

The most common issue with newer keys is that the key fob goes out of sync' to your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise the Key Programming Service and get you on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% on the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars operate with a particular key that goes through a series of motions to begin. If this process is interrupted by a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be difficult and should be done by a professional. By using tools and lubrication our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without any further damage to your vehicle.

Over time the tumblers and key inside the ignition cylinder can wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could cause the problem to get worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. This is why we recommend to have your citroen ds3 key fob replacement keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they go out of service.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with the dealer. The dealership will send you a replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You will need to return your V5 along with your ID documents to have it programmed into your car. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or at home to carry out the Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what the dealer charges.