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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It can be a difficult task to replace your car keys particularly if it's lost. To get a replacement you'll have to contact a local dealership or locksmith. This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this by using a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting If you lose your keys, it could be a huge hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on course. We offer regular and high-security keys for duplication. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut with a blade then the new key is deburred—scrubbed with a wire brush built into the machine, or manually with a bench grinder. This is to remove any burrs that may be sharp and cause damage to the lock. When it comes to keys with high security you will require a special machine designed to cut these types of keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it is also extremely precise. It is a good idea bring the original key when cutting the keys, as variations in the shape of the key could render it useless. We make use of Framon two manual machines that are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry, some users have told tales of them falling off their workstations to the floor, and remaining perfectly safe. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has a transponder, you will require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. if a different key is used the on-board computer will not recognise the serial number and therefore cannot permit the engine to start. Normally, when a car key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to get a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This could take between two and five days and the original key will be required. citroen key case can save money by purchasing a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your car with a different key. This will save you time and money since you won't need to wait for the dealer to make a replacement. Making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN to a plastic “security card” the size of a small credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we are able to accomplish for you and you'll avoid a trip to your dealer. Door Lock Repair When the lock or key is damaged, it could cause issues locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock from your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide replacement keys if you've lost or stolen yours. From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, so making an entirely new key for them is quite straight forward and can be done on site in a few minutes. Since 1998 all models need a unique code which is stored in a plastic credit card similar to a credit card and stored in the owner's wallet. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. The key fob might be out-of-synchronisation with the car. Our vans are able to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% on the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars operate with a particular key which goes through several motions in order to start. If this is interrupted due to a damaged or jammed key, or damage 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 done by professionals. Our experts can take out your keys without causing damage to your car with tools and oil. Over time the key and the tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by the weight of your keychain on your keys which adds extra stress to the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts, prior to they are deemed unusable. The process of getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. The dealership will request an alternative key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. You'll have to return with your V5 and the ID documents to get it programmed into your car. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by visiting your workplace or home to carry out a Citroen replacement key service for much less than what the dealer would charge.