How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

Key replacement for your car can appear like a daunting endeavor particularly if you've lost yours. To obtain a replacement you'll have to contact the local locksmith or dealership.

This could cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this by utilizing a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are crucial to your daily routine If they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on the right track.

We offer both regular and high-security keys duplication. For regular keys we employ the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise or keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut by a blade, then the new key is deburred and scrubbed using a wire brush built inside the machine or in a bench grinder to remove any burrs that may be sharp and damage the lock.

When it comes to high-security keys, you need a special machine that is designed to cut these keys. The machine is more expensive but it's also extremely precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key with you while cutting these keys due to the fact that differences in the shape of the key could render it useless.

We employ Framon two manual origin machines, which are regarded as the most reliable and stable in the industry. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor and being perfectly fine. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen keys has transponder, you'll require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be used, the computer onboard cannot recognize the serial number and cannot allow the engine to start.

In the normal course, if a lost car key is lost the owner must visit their local dealer to get an alternate key and have it programmed into their vehicle. This could take between two to five working days, and the original key will be required.

You can save money by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your car with a new key. You will save time and money by not having to wait for the car dealer.

Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be done on the spot in just a few minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. More recently, the company has incorporated a PIN on a plastic 'security card that is the size of credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. It must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we can do for you, and you will save a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause problems when locking, unlocking, and even starting your car. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock in your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also create replacement keys if you've lost or stolen yours.

Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, making keys is a simple procedure that can be completed on-site in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require a code, which is stored on a security card' that is the size of a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We can quickly get the code and then program a replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

Often the issue with these modern keys is that the key fob loses its sync' with your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise the key and get you on the road quickly. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are designed to work with a certain key which goes through several motions in order to start. If this is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of ignition, your car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition could be tricky and should only be handled by an experienced technician. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our specialists can carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without any further damage to your vehicle.

Over time, the key and tumblers within the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. The problem can be exacerbated by a heavy keychain on your keys which causes extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend having your citroen c3 key keys and cylinders checked by our experts, before they become unusable.

Finding your citroen relay key keys replaced at a dealer can be costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will order you an alternative key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key inserted into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us visit your office or home to perform an Citroen key replacement service at a lower price than the dealer would charge.