How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It can be a difficult task to replace the car key, especially if it’s been lost. You’ll have to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to get a new one.
However, this can cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this issue by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
When you lose your keys, it can be a major inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on your way.
We offer both regular and high-security key duplicate. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and cylinder keys. The key is clamped into an vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred and 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 you’re dealing with high-security keys, you need a special machine designed to cut these types of keys. The machine is more expensive, however, it’s also very precise. Bring the original key with you when you get the keys cut. Differences in shape could render the key useless.
We employ Framon 2 manual originating machines, which are regarded as the most reliable and stable in the business. Some clients have even told tales 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.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen is equipped with a transponder system it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip used in each vehicle is unique. If a different key was used, the on-board computer could not recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn’t start.
Normally when a car key is lost the owner will head to the local dealer to purchase a replacement and have it programmed into the vehicle. This could take between two and five days. they’ll require the original key present.
However you can cut down on the expense by acquiring the 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 since you won’t have to wait around for the car dealer to make a replacement car keys citroen.
Making an extra key is easy and can be made on site in just a few minutes for Citroen models before 2000. More recently, the company has put a PIN number on a card called a security which is about the size of an ordinary credit card in the owner’s wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you the trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause problems when locking, unlocking or even starting your car. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also create spare keys in the event that yours has been stolen or lost.
Prior to 1998, all citroen c4 replacement key vehicles didn’t come with transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is pretty straight to do at the site in a couple of minutes. From 1998 all models require a code, which is stored on a security card’ the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement citroen c1 car key replacement van key for you.
The key fob may be ‘out of sync’ with your car. We have the tools in our vans to restore synchronisation of your keys and get you back on the road in no time which can save you up to 50% compared with citroen c1 key replacement dealership fees.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars are built to work with a specific key which goes through a series of motions to begin. If this is interrupted due to the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel that is used for ignition, the car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be handled by a professional. Our experts can remove the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and the lubricant.
Over time the tumblers and key inside the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult due to the weight of the keychain on your keys which places extra stress on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they go out of service.
The process of getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. They will order an alternative key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you’ll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key inserted into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your office or home to provide a Citroen key replacement service at a less price than the dealer would charge.
