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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It's a challenging task to replace the car key particularly if it's lost. It is necessary to contact the local locksmith or a dealership to purchase a replacement. However, it can cost quite a bit of money. You can prevent this from happening by using a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are essential to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it can cause a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on path. We provide regular and high security keys duplication. We utilize a key-cutting device to duplicate regular keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys and keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise, and then cut by a blade, then the new key is deburred and scrubbed with a wire brush that is built inside the machine or in a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and harm the lock. You will require a machine specifically designed to cut high-security keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it's also very precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key when cutting these keys due to the fact that differences in the shape of the key could make it unusable. We employ 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 bench to the floor and performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponders, you will require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and should a different key be used the on-board computer will not recognise the serial number and therefore cannot permit the engine to start. Normaly, when a lost car key is lost the owner must visit their local dealer for 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. You can save money by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your car with a different key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive. Making a spare key is straightforward and can be done on site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. More recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a'security card' made of plastic that is the size of a credit card inside the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. TheKeyLab can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid an excursion to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it can cause problems with locking, unlocking, and even starting your vehicle. We can come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create replacement keys if you have lost or stolen one. Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is a breeze to do on site in a few minutes. Since 1998, all models need an entry code that is stored on a plastic 'security card' about the size of a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We are able to quickly locate this code and add a replacement Citroen key to your van for you. The main issue with modern keys is that the fob loses its sync' with your vehicle. Our vans are able to re-synchronize the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars operate with a particular key that goes through several 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 could be a challenge and should be handled by an experienced technician. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our specialists can carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing further damage to your car. Over time the key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain can cause more damage by putting extra pressure on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts prior to when they break or become unusable. The process of getting your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. They will send the replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. You'll need to return with your V5 and your ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or at home to perform a Citroen replacement key service for much less than what the dealer would charge.