How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
Key replacement for your car can seem like a daunting task particularly if you've lost yours. You'll have to contact the local locksmith or a dealership to obtain a new key.
However, this can cost a fair amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are vital to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it could cause a major inconvenience. G28 Car Keys offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on course.
We provide regular and high security key duplicate. For standard keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise or keys made of cylinders. The key is held in an vise, and then cut with a blade. 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.
You will require a machine specifically designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive but also very accurate. Bring the original key when you receive these keys cut. Modifications in shape can cause the key to be useless.
Framon 2 manual origin machine is known as being the most reliable and stable machine in the business. There are a few who have told stories about them falling from their work bench, but performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has transponders, you will require a programed key to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and when a different key is used the on-board computer will not recognize the serial number and will not permit the engine to start.
Normally, when a lost car key occurs the owner must visit their local dealer for an alternate key and be able to program it into the vehicle. This could take between two and 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 that allows you to start your vehicle with a new key. This will save your time and money as you don't have to sit around for the car dealer to cut a new key.
Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on-site in just a few minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN to a plastic "security card" that is the size of a credit card. It is kept in the owner's wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you the trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the key or lock is damaged, it can create problems when locking, unlocking, and even launching 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 if you've lost or stolen your keys.
From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips, therefore creating the new keys for them is fairly straight forward and can be done on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998, all models require a unique code that is stored inside a plastic card that is similar to a credit card and stored in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain the code and then program the replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.
Often the issue with these modern keys is that the key fob becomes 'out of sync' with your vehicle. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars have a key that goes through a series motions to start. If the key is jammed or damaged, your car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition could be difficult and should be done by an expert. Our specialists can remove keys without damaging your vehicle using tools and grease.
Over time the key and the tumblers in the cylinder for ignition could wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could make the issue worse by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. This is why we suggest that you get your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they become unusable.
It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with an outlet. They will send a replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we visit your office or home to provide the Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than the dealer would charge.