How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car's key especially if it's lost. It is necessary to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to purchase a replacement.

This can cost you a lot of money. You can prevent this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are crucial to your daily life, and when they're lost, it could cause a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can help you get your life back on the right track.

We provide regular and high security keys duplication. For normal keys we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is placed in a vise and cut with a blade, then the new key is deburred--scrubbed with a wire brush built inside the machine or using a bench-grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive however, it's also very precise. It is recommended to bring the original key when getting these keys cut because variations in the form of the key could make it unusable.

Framon 2 manual origin machine is known as the most reliable and stable machine in the business. There are a few who have told stories of them falling off their work bench, but being in good shape. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen c3 replacement key is fitted with transponder technology, it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and if a different key is used the on-board computer will not recognise the serial number, and will not allow the engine to start.

Normally, when a lost car key is lost the owner will go to their local dealer to get a replacement, and have it programmed into their vehicle. It could take between two and five days and they'll need the original key in their possession.

You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your car with a new key. This will save you time and money because you won't have to stand for the car dealer to come up with a replacement.

Citroen models prior to 2000 can be made into spare keys in two minutes. The manufacturer recently added a pin to an actual "security card" the size of a credit card. It is kept in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle in order 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 are damaged, it can result in problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock in your home for a fraction of what citroen picasso key fob replacement dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen.

Prior to 1998, all citroen car key not working (recent post by www.stes.tyc.edu.tw) vehicles did not have transponder chips, therefore creating the new keys for them is fairly straight easy and can be completed on site in a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require an individual code that is stored on a card similar to a credit card and stored in the owner's wallet. We can quickly get this code and program an alternative Citroen key to your van for you.

Often the issue with these newer keys is that the key fob loses its sync' with the car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise 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 designed to work with a certain key that goes through an array of motions to start. If this is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the ignition barrel then your car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by an expert. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any further damage to your car.

Over time the key and tumblers inside the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. A heavy keychain could cause more damage because it puts extra pressure on the tumblers. This is why we suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they break and become useless.

Getting your citroen spare key keys replacement at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. They will send a replacement key for you which could take up to five days to arrive. You will need to return with your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your car. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we come to your office or home to complete an Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer will charge.