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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It can be a difficult task to replace your car keys especially if it's lost. You'll need to call the local locksmith or a dealership for a new key. However, this could cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this by using a service such as SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting When you lose your keys, it can be a major problem. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on path. We provide regular and high security key duplication. For normal keys we use a key cutting machine that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. citroen key remote is placed in a vise and cut by a blade, then the new key is deburred—scrubbed with a wire-brush built in the machine or manually using a 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. The machine is more expensive, but it is also extremely accurate. Bring the original key when you get the keys cut. Shape variations could cause the key to be useless. We utilize Framon two manual machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some clients have even told tales of them falling off their work benches to the floor and remaining perfectly safe. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponders, you'll require a key that is programmed to the system. The transponder chip in each car is unique to each car. If a different key was used the computer on board would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start. Normally, when a car key is lost the owner will head to their local car dealer to obtain a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five working days and the original key will be required. However, you can cut the cost by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with a different key. This will save you time and money because you won't have to wait for the dealer to come up with a replacement. Citroen models prior to 2000 can be converted into spare keys within two minutes. In recent times, the manufacturer has incorporated a PIN on a plastic 'security card similar to a credit card in the owners wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid a trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the lock or key is damaged, it can cause problems when locking, unlocking, and even launching your vehicle. We can visit your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys in case yours have been stolen or lost. Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips. Therefore, making a new key for them is a breeze easy and can be completed on the spot in just a few minutes. From 1998 all models require the use of a code that is stored on a plastic “security card' about the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate this code and program the replacement Citroen key to your van for you. The key fob might become 'out-of-sync' with the car. We have the technology in our vans that can re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time which can save you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership costs. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of motions to start. If this is interrupted due to the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of the ignition, your car won't start. It is difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should only be performed by professionals. Our specialists can remove your keys without causing damage to your vehicle using tools and grease. Over time, the keys and the tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by having a heavy keychain attached to your keys that causes extra stress on the tumblers. This is the reason we suggest getting your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they break and become useless. It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with an outlet. The dealership will send you a replacement key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by visiting your workplace or home to complete a Citroen replacement key service for less than the dealer will charge.