How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
Car key replacement can appear to be a daunting task particularly if you’ve lost yours. You’ll need to call an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to get a new one.
However, this can cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this issue by utilizing a company such as SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are essential to your daily routine, and when they’re lost, it could cause a huge inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on the right track.
We offer regular and high-security keys for duplication. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is clamped into a vise, then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred and rubbed down with a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually on the bench grinder to remove any burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.
When you’re dealing with keys that are high-security you require a specific machine that is specifically designed to cut these keys. This machine is more expensive, but it is also extremely accurate. Bring the original key to get the keys cut. Differences in shape could make the key unusable.
We employ Framon two manual machines, which are known to be the most stable and accurate in the business. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work benches to the ground and performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your citroen berlingo van key replacement has a transponder, you will require a key that is programmed to the system. The transponder chip in each car is unique to each car. If the key used was different, the on-board computer would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not start.
Normally, when a lost car key occurs, the owner will visit their local dealer in order to obtain an alternative key, and then get it programmed into the vehicle. It can take between two to five days. they’ll need the original key present.
However you can cut down on the expense by acquiring the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, making it possible for you to start your vehicle with an alternative key. You’ll save time as well as money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive.
citroen xsara key models from before 2000 can be converted into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer recently added a PIN to a plastic “security card” the size of a small credit card that is kept in the owner’s wallet. This needs to be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and save you a trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause problems when locking, unlocking, and even starting your car. We will come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen.
All citroen xsara picasso key fob vehicles didn’t come with transponder chips, so making an entirely new key for them is fairly straight to do at the site in a couple of minutes. From 1998 all models require the use of a code that is stored on a plastic “security card’ that is the size of a credit card and placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get this code and add a replacement citroen ds3 replacement key key into your vehicle for you.
The key fob could be out-of-synchronisation with the car. We have the equipment in our vans to re-synchronise your keys and get you back on the road in no time at all – again saving you up to 50% in comparison with citroen car key dealership fees.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars come with a key that goes through a series of motions in order to start. If the key is jammed or damaged, your car won’t start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be a challenge and should be handled by an experienced technician. Our experts can take out your keys without causing damage to your vehicle using tools and the lubricant.
With time, the key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. A heavy keychain could make the issue worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. This is why we recommend that you have your citroen c3 key fob keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they are unable to use them.
Finding your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will send you a replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives, you’ll need to enter the car 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 home or workplace to perform the Citroen replacement key service for less than the dealer will charge.