How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It's not an easy task to replace your car key, especially if it's been lost. To obtain a replacement, you'll need to call an auto dealer or locksmith.
This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
When you lose your keys, it could be a major problem. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to assist you in getting back on the right path.
We provide regular and high-security keys for duplicate. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys or keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise, and then cut by 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 any burrs that may be sharp and harm the lock.
When you're dealing with keys that are high-security you will require a special machine that can cut these types of keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it is also very accurate. Bring the original key when you receive these keys cut. Differences in shape could render the key useless.
Framon 2 manual machine is considered to be the most stable and accurate in the industry. Many have shared stories of them falling off their workstations and functioning perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen is fitted with a transponder system it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be utilized, the computer on board will not recognize the serial number, and cannot permit the engine to start.
Normally the moment a car's key is lost the owner will head to their local car dealer to purchase a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. www.g28carkeys.co.uk could take anywhere from two and five 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, allowing you to start your vehicle with a new key. You'll save time and money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive.
Making an extra key is easy and can be done on the spot in a matter of minutes for Citroen models prior to 2000. The manufacturer recently added a pin to a plastic "security card" that is the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It is required to remove it from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and you'll be able to avoid an excursion to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key are damaged, it can lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock in your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide replacement keys in the event that you've lost or stolen yours.
Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is a breeze easy and can be completed at the site in a couple of minutes. From 1998 all models require a code, which is stored on a security card' the size of a credit card and placed in the wallet of the owner. We can easily obtain the code and then program an alternative Citroen key to your van for you.
Often the issue with these modern keys is that the fob becomes 'out of sync' with the car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key 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 which goes through an array of motions to start. If this is interrupted due to an unresponsive key or damage to the barrel of ignition, your car won't start. It is difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should only be done by an experienced professional. Our experts can take out your keys without damaging your car with tools and lubricant.
Over time the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by the weight of your keychain on your keys which adds extra stress to the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts prior to when they are deemed unusable.
It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at an authorized dealer. They will order an alternative key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents to have the key programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by visiting your home or workplace to perform an Citroen replacement key service for less than what the dealer would charge.