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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It can be a difficult task to replace your car key in particular if it's lost. To obtain a replacement it is necessary to call an auto dealer or locksmith. This could cost you a lot of money. You can avoid this by using a service such as SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Keys are an integral part of your daily routine If they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on course. We offer regular and high-security keys duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is put in a vise, and then cut with a blade, then the new key is deburred—scrubbed with a wire-brush built into the machine or manually with a bench grinder. This is to remove any burrs that may be sharp and harm the lock. When it comes to high-security keys it is necessary to use a machine that is designed to cut these keys. This machine is more expensive, but also very accurate. Bring the original key when you receive these keys cut. Modifications in shape can make the key useless. Framon 2 manual machine is known as the most accurate and stable in the industry. There are a few who have told stories of them falling off their work bench and still performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponders, you will require a programed key to the system. This is because the transponder chip is specific to each car. Consequently, if a different key is utilized, the computer on board will not recognise the serial number and therefore cannot allow the engine to begin. Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to purchase a replacement and have it programmed into the vehicle. This could take anywhere from two and five days, and the original key will be required. However you can reduce the expense by acquiring the key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your vehicle with a new key. This will save you time and money since you won't have to wait for the dealer to create a replacement. Making Suggested Browsing is simple and can be completed on-site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models pre-2000. More recently, the manufacturer has incorporated a PIN on a plastic 'security card' the size of credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we are able to do for you and again you'll avoid a trip to your dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it can cause issues with locking, unlocking or even launching your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock from your home for a fraction of what 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 to 1998, creating keys is a simple process that can be completed at the site in just a few minutes. Since 1998 all models need a unique code which is stored on a card that is the size of a credit card and stored in the owner's wallet. We can quickly obtain this code and program a replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you. The most common issue with modern keys is that the fob goes out of sync' with the car. Our vans are able to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% over the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have keys that go through a series of movements to start. If this is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the barrel of ignition, your car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by an expert. Our experts can take out your keys without damaging your car using tools and grease. Over time, the key and tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain can cause the problem to get worse by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts, before they are deemed unusable. It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with a dealer. The dealership will send you a new key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You'll need to return with your V5 and your ID documents to have it programmed into your car. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we come to your office or home to complete an Citroen key replacement service at a less cost than what the dealer will charge.