How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It's a challenging task to replace the car key, especially if it's been lost. To obtain a replacement it is necessary to call an auto dealer or locksmith.
This could cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this issue by utilizing a company such as SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are crucial to your daily life If they're lost, it could cause a major inconvenience. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on the right track.
We offer both regular and high-security key duplication. For standard keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is clamped in a vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred, by rubbing it down with a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually using an industrial bench grinder - to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.
When it comes to keys with high security, you need a special machine designed to cut these keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it's also very accurate. Bring the original key when you receive the keys cut. The shape of the key could render the key useless.
We employ Framon 2 manual originating machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the market. Some people have even told stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor and being perfectly fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.
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If your Citroen is fitted with transponder technology, it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip used in each vehicle is unique. If the key used was different, the on-board computer could not recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't begin.
Typically, when a loss of a car key is lost the owner must visit their local dealer for a replacement, and be able to program it into the vehicle. This could take between two and five days, and they'll require the original key present.
However you can cut down on the cost by buying the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your vehicle with the same key. You'll save time as well as money by not having to wait for the car dealer.
Making an extra key is straightforward and can be done on-site in just a few minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer recently added a PIN the form of a plastic "security card" the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. It is required to remove it from the vehicle to program the new key. We can do this for you, and you'll save the trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
When the lock or key are damaged, it can result in problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also create spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen.
All Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips. Therefore, making a new key for them is a breeze to do on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998 all models require an unique code that's stored in a plastic credit card the size of a small credit card and stored in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.
The main issue with newer keys is that the key fob is out of sync' with your vehicle. We have the technology in our vans to re-synchronise your keys and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes and save you up to 50% compared with Citroen dealer costs.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars are built to operate with a particular key that is used to go through several motions in order to start. If the key is damaged or jammed the car won't start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be tricky and should only be done by an expert. Our technicians can extract your keys without damaging your car with tools and lubricant.
Over time, the key and tumblers within the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. The issue can be made worse by a heavy keychains on your keys, which causes extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we suggest to have your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they break and become useless.
Finding your Citroen keys replaced at a dealer can be costly and time-consuming process. They will order keys for replacement which could take as long as five days to arrive. You will need to bring along your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your office or home to complete the Citroen key replacement service at a less price than the dealer would charge.