How to Get a citroen remote key replacement Replacement Key
Key replacement for your car can appear to be a daunting task especially when you’ve lost yours. It is necessary to contact the local locksmith or a dealership to purchase a replacement.
However, this can cost you a significant amount of money. You can reduce this cost by using a service like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are crucial to your daily routine If they’re lost, it could cause a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on track.
We offer both regular and high-security key duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is clamped into a vise, and then cut with a blade. The new key is then deburred, by rubbing it down with a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually using an industrial 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 will require a special machine that can cut these keys. This machine is more expensive but it’s also extremely precise. It’s a good idea to bring the original key when cutting the keys since differences in the form of the key could make it unusable.
We use Framon two manual-driven machines that are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry, some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work bench to the ground and remaining perfectly safe. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has a transponder, you will need a key programmed to the system. The transponder chip inside each car is unique to each car. If a different key was used the computer on board 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 to obtain a replacement, and get it programmed into the vehicle. It could take between two and five days and they’ll need the original key on hand.
However you can reduce the cost by purchasing the key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key which allows you to open your car with a fresh key. This will save your time and money as you won’t have to wait for the dealer to create a replacement.
Citroen models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a pin to the plastic “security card” that is the size of a small credit card that is kept in the owner’s wallet. This needs to be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you the trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
When the lock or key are damaged, it can result in problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock from your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been stolen or lost.
From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles didn’t come with transponder chips, so making the new keys for them is quite straight simple and can be done on site in a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require a code, which is stored on a plastic ‘security card’ that is the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.
The key fob may be out-of-synchronisation with the car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronise your key and get you back on the road in no time at all – again saving you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealer costs.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars are designed to operate with a particular key that goes through several motions in order to start. If this is interrupted by an unresponsive key or damage to the barrel of the ignition, the car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by an expert. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our experts will carefully remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any further damage to your car.
Over time the tumblers and key in the cylinder for ignition could wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The problem can be exacerbated by the weight of your keychain that puts extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts before they are deemed unusable.
It is time-consuming and broken costly to replace your Citroen key with an authorized dealer. They will send a replacement key for you which can take up to five days to arrive. You’ll have to bring along your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your car. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by coming to your workplace or home to carry out an citroen c3 replacement key replacement key service for less than the dealer will charge.