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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key Car key replacement can appear like a daunting endeavor especially if you've lost yours. You'll need to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to purchase a replacement. This can cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this issue by working with a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are essential to your everyday life, and when they're lost, it can cause a huge inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on the right track. citroen c3 replacement key offer regular and high-security key duplicate. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and key cylinders. The key is clamped in the vise, and is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred. It is rubbed down with a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually on the 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 however, it's also very precise. Bring the original key with you when you get these keys cut. Differences in shape could render the key useless. Framon 2 manual originating machine is regarded as the most accurate and stable in the market. Many have shared stories about them falling from their work bench, but functioning perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponders, you'll need a key programmed to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and in the event that a different key is used, the computer onboard will not recognize the serial number, and will not allow the engine to begin. In the normal course, if a lost car key occurs the owner should visit their local dealer to obtain a replacement, and have it programmed into their vehicle. This could take between two and five days, and the original key will be required. You can save money by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, which will allow you to start your car with an alternative key. This will save you time and money since you don't have to sit for the dealer to make a replacement. Citroen models prior to 2000 can be made into spare keys within two minutes. More recently, the company has included a PIN code on a security card that is a plastic that is the size of a credit card 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 an excursion to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it can create problems when locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make replacement keys if you have lost or stolen yours. From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, so making an entirely new key for them is a breeze easy and can be completed at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998, all models require a code which is stored on a plastic “security card' that is the size of a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. Often the issue with these modern keys is that the key fob becomes 'out of sync' with your car. Our vans are able to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars are built to work with a certain key which goes through various motions to start. If this process is interrupted by an unresponsive key or damage to the ignition barrel then the car will not start. It can be difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should only be done by an expert. Our experts can remove your keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and the lubricant. Over time, the key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. A heavy keychain could cause the problem to get worse by putting extra pressure on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest getting your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they go out of service. It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with a dealer. The dealership will order you the replacement key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. You must bring along your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we visit your office or home to complete a Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer will charge.