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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It's not an easy task to replace your car key particularly if it's lost. You'll have to contact the local locksmith or a dealership for a new key. This could cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by working with a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Keys are an integral part of your daily life If they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on path. We provide regular and high security keys duplicate. For regular keys, we use the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise or keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut with a blade, then the new key is cleaned using a wire brush built in the machine or manually in a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it's also very accurate. Bring the original key when you receive these keys cut. The shape of the key could render the key useless. Framon 2 manual originating machine is known as the most reliable and stable machine in the industry. There are a few who have told stories about them falling from their work bench but being fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponders, you will require a programed key to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and in the event that a different key is used the on-board computer will not recognize the serial number and therefore cannot allow the engine to start. Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to obtain a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five working days, and the original key will be required. You can save money by purchasing a key at an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your car with a new key. This will save you time and money because you won't have to wait for the dealer to come up with a replacement. Citroen models before 2000 can be made into spare keys in only a few minutes. More recently, the company has added a PIN code on a card called a security' the size of an ordinary credit card in the wallet of the owner. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll avoid an excursion to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it could cause issues with locking, unlocking, and even starting your car. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if yours have been lost or stolen. Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, making keys is a simple process that can be completed on the spot in a matter of moments. Since 1998, all models require an unique code that's stored in a plastic card the size of a small credit card and kept 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 become 'out-of-sync' with the car. We have the tools in our vans that can re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes and save you up to 50% compared with Citroen dealership charges. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars are built to work with a specific key that performs an array of motions to begin. If the key is damaged or jammed, your car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be difficult and should be handled by an experienced technician. Our technicians can extract the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and lubricant. Over time, the keys and tumblers inside the cylinder for ignition wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. A heavy keychain can cause the problem to get worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts, before they are deemed unusable. The process of getting your Citroen keys changed at a dealership could be costly and a lengthy process. citroen key replacement near me will order an alternative key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. You'll need to return with your V5 and the ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by coming to your home or workplace to complete a Citroen replacement key service at a lower cost than what the dealer would charge.