How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
The replacement of your car key can appear like a daunting endeavor especially if you've lost yours. You'll have to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to purchase a replacement.
This could cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Keys are an integral part of your daily routine If they're lost, it could cause a major inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on the right path.
We provide regular and high-security keys duplication. For normal keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is clamped in a vise, then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred - rubbed down with a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually using a bench grinder - to remove any burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.
When you're dealing with keys that are high-security you will require a special machine designed to cut these types of keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it is also extremely precise. Bring the original key to get these keys cut. Modifications in shape can make the key useless.
We utilize Framon two manual machines, which are known to be the most reliable and stable in the market. Some users have told tales of them falling off their workstations to the floor and being perfectly fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen is equipped with transponder technology, it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. The transponder chip that is in every vehicle is unique to each car. If an alternative key was used the computer on board will not recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start.
Normally when a car key is lost the owner will go to their local car dealer to purchase a replacement and then program it to the vehicle. It can take between two and five days and the original key will be required.
However you can cut down on the cost by getting a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your vehicle with a different key. This will save you time and money as you don't have to sit around for the car dealer to create a replacement.
Citroen models prior to 2000 can be made into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN on the form of a plastic "security card" that is the size of an ordinary credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we can do for you and again you'll not have to go to your dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause issues with locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys in the event that yours has been lost or stolen.
Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is pretty straight forward and can be done at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998, all models require a unique code which is stored in a plastic credit card that is the size of a credit card and kept in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain this code and add an alternative Citroen key into your vehicle for you.
The key fob can be out of sync with the car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road in no time. relevant webpage can save up to 50% over the cost of Citroen dealer services.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars work with a certain key that performs an array of motions to begin. If the key is damaged or jammed the car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition could be difficult and should only be handled by an experienced technician. Our experts can remove the keys without damaging your car using tools and grease.
Over time the tumblers and key in the ignition cylinder could wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by the weight of your keychain attached to your keys that adds extra stress to the tumblers. This is why we suggest that you get your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they go out of service.
It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with the dealer. They will request the replacement key for you which can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll have to return with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we come to your home or office to complete an Citroen key replacement service at a less cost than the dealer would charge.