How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It can be a difficult task to replace your car keys particularly if it's lost. In order to get a replacement, you'll need to call an auto dealer or locksmith.
However, this could cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
If you lose your keys, it can be a major hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will assist you in getting your life back on the right track.
We offer regular and high-security keys duplicate. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. The machine can duplicate mortise keys or keys made of cylinders. The key is clamped into the vise, and then cut with a blade. The new key is then deburred, then rubbed down using a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually on the bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.
You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it is also extremely precise. Bring the original key when you get these keys cut. Differences in shape could render the key useless.
We employ Framon two manual origin machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry, some users have told tales of them falling off their work bench to the ground and remaining perfectly safe. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has a transponder system it will require keys that have been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and when a different key is used, the computer onboard cannot recognize the serial number and therefore cannot permit the engine to start.
Normally, when a lost car key is lost the owner must visit their local dealer in order to obtain an alternative key, and then be able to program it into the vehicle. It could take between two and five days. they'll require the original key present.
You can save money by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, which will allow you to start your vehicle with an alternative key. You'll save time and money by not having to wait for the car dealer.
Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on the spot in just a few minutes for
citroen c4 replacement key models prior to 2000. More recently, the manufacturer has incorporated a PIN on a security card that is a plastic which is about the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something that we can do for you and you'll save a trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key are damaged, it can cause issues locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We will come to your address and repair the barrel of your lock or ignition at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create spare keys if the ones you have been stolen or lost.
Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, creating keys is a straightforward procedure that can be done on the spot in a matter of minutes. From 1998 all models require a code which is stored on a security card' that is about the size a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We can easily obtain this code and
Citroen replacement key program a replacement Citroen key to your van for you.
The main issue with modern keys is that the key fob is out of sync' with your vehicle. We have the equipment in our vans to restore synchronisation of your keys and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes - again saving you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership charges.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars have a key that goes through a series motions to start. If the key is damaged or jammed your car won't begin. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be tricky and should only be handled by a professional. Our experts can take out the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and lubricant.
Over time the key and the tumblers in the ignition cylinder could wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. This issue can be exacerbated due to the weight of the keychain on your keys which places extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts, prior to they are deemed unusable.
It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with an outlet. They will purchase an alternative key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. You must return with your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or at home to carry out a
Citroen replacement key service for much less than what a dealer would charge.