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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key Car keys replacement may seem like a daunting task particularly if you've lost yours. To get a replacement you'll have to contact an auto dealer or locksmith. This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting When you lose your keys, it could be a huge hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on path. We provide regular and high-security keys duplicate. For standard keys, we use the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is clamped in an vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred. It is by rubbing it down with a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove any burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. When it comes to keys with high security, you need a special machine designed to cut these types of keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, however it is also very precise. Bring the original key with you when you get the keys cut. The shape of the key could make the key useless. Framon 2 manual-driven machine is known as being the most reliable and stable machine in the business. Some have told stories about them falling from their workstations and functioning perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponder technology, it will require the use of a key that has been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be utilized, the computer on board cannot recognize the serial number and therefore will not allow the engine to start. The Key Lab , when a lost car key occurs, the owner will visit their local dealer in order to obtain an alternative key, and then have it programmed into their vehicle. It can take between two to five working days, and the original key will be required. You can save money by purchasing the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your vehicle with the same key. You will save time and money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive. Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on-site in just a few minutes for Citroen models pre-2000. More recently, the manufacturer has put a PIN number on a security card that is a plastic similar to a credit card inside the owner's wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and you'll avoid an excursion to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it may cause problems with locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock from your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen. Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, making keys is a simple procedure that can be done on the spot in a matter of minutes. Since 1998 all models need an individual code that is stored inside a plastic card that is the size of a small credit card, and then kept in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate this code and add an alternative Citroen key to your van for you. Often the issue with these modern keys is that the key fob is out of sync' to your car. We have the equipment in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes and save you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership charges. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of motions to start. If the key is damaged or jammed the car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition could be difficult and should be handled by an experienced technician. By using tools and lubrication our experts will carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing any further damage to your car. Over time, the key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. The issue can be made worse by a heavy keychain that adds extra stress to the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts prior to when they break or become unusable. It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at an outlet. They will request a replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. You'll have to return with your V5 and your ID documents to have it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we come to your home or office to carry out an Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper price than the dealer would charge.