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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It's a challenging task to replace your car key particularly if it's lost. It is necessary to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to purchase a replacement. However, this can cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this issue by using a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are essential to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it can create a significant inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on the right track. We offer regular and high-security keys duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as key cylinders. genuine citroen key fob replacement is placed in a vise, and then cut with a blade, then the new key is deburred and scrubbed with a wire brush built into the machine, or manually using a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. When you're dealing with high-security keys it is necessary to use a machine that is designed to cut these types of keys. This machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. It is recommended to bring the original key when cutting these keys because variations in the shape of the key could make it unusable. Framon 2 manual machine is known as the most stable and accurate in the market. Some people have told stories about them falling from their work bench, but functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen is equipped with transponder technology, it will require a key that has been programmed to it. The transponder chip used in each car is unique to each car. If an alternative key was used the computer on board will not recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not start. Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to get a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This can take between two and five days and they'll need the original key present. You can save money by buying a key at an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your vehicle with a brand new key. This will save your time and money as you won't need to wait for the dealer to create a replacement. Citroen models from before 2000 can be converted into spare keys in just two minutes. Recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a plastic 'security card which is about the size of an ordinary credit card in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and you'll avoid an excursion to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the lock or key is damaged, it could cause problems when locking, unlocking and even launching your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock from your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if yours have been lost or stolen. Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, creating a key is a simple procedure that can be completed at the site in just a few minutes. From 1998 all models require the use of a code that is stored on a security card' that is the size of a credit card in the owners wallet. We can quickly obtain this code and add a replacement Citroen key to your van for you. The key fob may be out-of-synchronisation with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% over the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars come with a key that goes through a series of motions to start. If this process is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of ignition, your car won't start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be handled by an experienced technician. Our experts can remove keys without damaging your car using tools and the lubricant. Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder could wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain can make the issue worse by putting extra pressure on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts prior to when they break or become unusable. It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with a dealer. The dealership will send you a new key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we come to your office or home to provide an Citroen key replacement service at a lower cost than what the dealer will charge.