How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It's not an easy task to replace your car's key especially if it's lost. In order to get a replacement you'll need to contact an authorized locksmith or a local dealer.
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
If you lose your keys, it could be a huge hassle. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on the right track.
We offer regular and high-security key duplicate. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut with a blade then the new key is deburred, scrubbed with a wire-brush built into the machine, or manually using a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and damage the lock.
You will require a machine specifically designed to cut high-security keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, however it is also extremely precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key with you while cutting these keys because differences in the shape of the key could make it unusable.
We make use of Framon two manual machines, which are regarded as the most reliable and stable in the business. Some users have told tales of them falling off their work bench to the floor and still functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has a transponder, you will need a key programmed to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be used, the computer onboard will not recognise the serial number, and cannot allow the engine to start.
In the normal course, if a lost car key occurs the owner will go to their local dealer to get a replacement, and get it programmed into the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five working days and the original key will be required.
You can save money by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your car with a new key. You will save time and money by not having to wait for the car dealer.
Making a spare key is easy and can be done on-site in just a few minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN to an actual "security card" which is about the size of a small credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid going to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
When the key or lock are damaged, it can lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can come to your address and repair the ignition barrel or lock at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create replacement keys if you have lost or stolen one.
Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, creating a key is a simple procedure that can be done on-site in only a few moments. Since g28carkeys.co.uk , all models need an entry code that is stored on a'security card' the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. We can easily obtain this code and add the replacement Citroen key to your van for you.
The key fob could become 'out-of-sync' with the car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time at all - again saving you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership charges.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars are built to operate with a particular key that performs several motions in order to begin. If this is interrupted by a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the barrel of ignition, 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 professionals. Using tools and lubrication, our specialists can carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing any further damage to your vehicle.
Over time the tumblers and key inside the ignition cylinder can wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by a heavy keychain on your keys which puts extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we recommend that you get your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they break and become useless.
Finding your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and a lengthy process. The dealership will send you an alternative key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll have to return with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or home to perform the Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what a dealer would charge.