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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It can be a difficult task to replace the car key in particular if it's lost. It is necessary to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership for a new key. This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this with a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting If you lose your keys, it can be a major hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on course. We offer both regular and high-security key duplicate. For keys that are regular we use the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise or key cylinders. The key is put in a vise, and then cut by a blade, then the new key is deburred, scrubbed with a wire-brush built into the machine, or manually in a bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and damage the lock. When you're dealing with keys that are high-security, you need a special machine designed to cut these types of keys. This machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. Bring the original key when you get the keys cut. Shape variations could render the key useless. We use Framon two manual-driven machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry, some clients have even told tales of them falling off their work benches to the floor and still performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponder systems, it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. The transponder chip that is in every car is unique. If the key used was different the computer on board would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not start. Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to their local car dealer to purchase a replacement and then program it to the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five days, and the original key will be required. However you can reduce the cost by buying the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, making it possible for you to start your car with an alternative key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer. Making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer recently added a PIN on an actual “security card” which is about the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can do this for you, and you'll save the trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair When the lock or key are damaged, it can cause issues locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can come to your location and repair the lock or ignition barrel at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also provide replacement keys if you've lost or stolen your keys. Since moved here weren't equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, making a key is a simple procedure that can be accomplished on-site in only a few moments. Since 1998 all models need a unique code that is stored in a plastic card similar to a credit card, and then kept in the owner's wallet. We are able to quickly locate the code and then program the replacement Citroen key to your van for you. The key fob might become 'out-of-sync' with the car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have a key that goes through a series motions to start. If this process is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of the ignition, your car will not start. It is difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be performed by an expert. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our specialists can carefully remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing further damage to your vehicle. Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which puts extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts prior to when they break or become unusable. Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and time-consuming process. They will purchase keys for replacement which could take as long as five days to arrive. You'll need to bring along your V5 and your ID documents to have it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us come to your home or office to complete an Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than the dealer would charge.