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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It can be a difficult task to replace your car keys in particular if it's lost. It is necessary to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to purchase a replacement. This could cost you a lot of money. You can avoid this issue by utilizing a company such as SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are essential to your everyday life If they're lost, it could create a significant inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on the right path. We offer regular and high-security keys for duplication. For regular keys we employ an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise or keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut with a blade, then the new key is cleaned with a wire-brush built inside the machine or with a bench grinder. This is to remove any burrs that may be sharp and damage the lock. When it comes to keys with high security it is necessary to use a machine designed to cut these types of keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, however it is also very accurate. Bring the original key to get the keys cut. The shape of the key could cause the key to be useless. Framon 2 manual-driven machine is regarded as the most stable and accurate machine in the market. Some people have told stories of them falling off their work bench but being in good shape. 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. The transponder chip in each car is unique to each car. If the key used was different the computer on board would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start. Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will head to the local dealer to purchase a replacement and have it programmed into the vehicle. This could take anywhere from two and five working days, and the original key will be required. However you can cut the cost by getting a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your vehicle with a brand new key. This will save you time and money as you don't have to sit for the car dealer to create a replacement. Citroen models before 2000 can be made into spare keys in only a few minutes. More recently, the company has added a PIN code on a card called a security which is about the size of an ordinary credit card in the owner's wallet. It is required to remove it from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and you'll be able to avoid going to the dealer. Door Lock Repair When the key or lock are damaged, it can cause issues locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can visit your location and repair the barrel of your lock or ignition at less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen. From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips. Therefore, making an entirely new key for them is a breeze easy and can be completed at the site in a couple of minutes. From 1998 all models require an entry code that is stored on a'security card' about the size of a credit card and placed in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. The key fob might be out-of-synchronisation with the car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road quickly. citroen key programming can save up to 50% on the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of motions in order to start. If the key is damaged or jammed the car will not start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be tricky and should only be done by a professional. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing further damage to your car. Over time the key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The problem can be exacerbated by a heavy keychain that adds extra stress to the tumblers. This is why we recommend that you get your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they are unable to use them. It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with an outlet. The dealership will request an alternative key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. You'll need to return your V5 along with your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by coming to your home or workplace to complete an Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what a dealer would charge.