How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
Car keys replacement may seem like a daunting task especially when you've lost yours. In order to get a replacement, you'll need to call an auto dealer or locksmith.
This could cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Keys are an integral part of your daily routine If they're lost, it can cause a major inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can help you get back on the right track.
We offer both regular and high-security keys duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut by a blade, then the new key is deburred--scrubbed using a wire brush built into the machine, or manually using a bench-grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and harm the lock.
It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive but it's also extremely precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key with you while cutting these keys because variations in the shape of the key could make it unusable.
Framon 2 manual origin machine is known as being the most stable and accurate in the market. There are a few who have told stories about them falling from their workstations and performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has transponders, you will require a programed key to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and if a different key is employed, the onboard computer cannot recognize the serial number and cannot allow the engine to start.
Normally, when a lost car key is lost the owner will go to their local dealer to obtain a replacement, and have it programmed into their vehicle. The Keylab can take anywhere between two and five working days, and the original key will be required.
You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your vehicle with a different key. You'll save time and money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive.
Making a spare key is easy and can be made on-site in just a few minutes for Citroen models pre-2000. More recently, the company has incorporated a PIN on a card called a security' the size of credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. It is required to remove it from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid the trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
When the key or lock get damaged, it could lead to problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We will come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen.
Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, so making the new keys for them is pretty straight simple and can be done on site in a few minutes. Since 1998 all models need an individual code that is stored inside a plastic card that is similar to a credit card, and then kept in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate this code and program an alternative Citroen key into your vehicle for you.
The most common issue with modern keys is that the fob becomes 'out of sync' with the car. We have the tools in our vans that can re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time at all - again saving you up to 50% when compared with Citroen dealership charges.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars work with a certain key which goes through a series of motions to begin. If the key is jammed or damaged the car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be handled by an experienced technician. Using tools and lubrication, our experts will carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing any damage to your vehicle.
Over time the key and tumblers within the cylinder for ignition wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychain attached to your keys that puts extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they break and become useless.
Finding your Citroen keys changed at a dealership could be a costly and time-consuming process. They will purchase a replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. You'll have to return your V5 along with the ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by visiting your workplace or at home to carry out the Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what the dealer would charge.