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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key The replacement of your car key can seem like a daunting job, especially if you've lost yours. It is necessary to contact a local locksmith or dealership for a new key. But, it could cost a fair amount of money. You can avoid this by utilizing a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are crucial to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on track. We provide regular and high security keys duplicate. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is held in a vise, is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred, then rubbed down using a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually on the bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. You will require a machine specifically designed to cut high-security keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, however it is also very precise. It is a good idea bring the original key when getting these keys cut since variations in the form of the key could render it useless. Framon 2 manual origin machine is known as being the most reliable and stable machine in the industry. Some people have told stories about them falling from their work bench but performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponder, you'll 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 utilized, the computer on board will not recognize the serial number and therefore will not allow the engine to start. Normaly, when a lost car key is lost, the owner will visit their local dealer to obtain an alternate key and be able to program it into the vehicle. It can take between two and five days. they will need to have the original key with them. citroen key blade can save money by buying the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your car with another key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer. Citroen models prior to 2000 can be made into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN to the plastic “security card” which is about the size of a small credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we are able to accomplish for you and you'll avoid a trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the lock or key is damaged, it may create problems when 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 make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen. Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips. So creating an entirely new key for them is fairly straight simple and can be done at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998, all models require a code which is stored on a plastic “security card' the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get the code and then program the replacement Citroen key to your van for you. The most common issue with modern keys is that the fob is out of sync' with your car. We have the tools in our vans to restore synchronisation of your keys and get you back on the road in no time at all and save you up to 50% when compared with Citroen dealership fees. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars are designed to use a specific key that goes through an array of motions to begin. If this is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of the ignition, your car will not start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be a challenge and should 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 key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The issue could be made more difficult due to the weight of the keychain that puts extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts before they break or become unusable. It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with a dealer. The dealership will order you the replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You'll have to return with your V5 and the ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us visit your office or home to carry out an Citroen key replacement service for a lower cost than the dealer would charge.