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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It can be a difficult task to replace your car's key particularly if it's lost. You'll need to contact a local locksmith or dealership to get a new one. This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this issue by using a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are vital to your everyday life If they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on the right track. We provide regular and high security key duplicate. We utilize a key-cutting device to duplicate keys that are regular. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as keys made of cylinders. The key is clamped in a vise, then cut with a blade. The new key is then deburred, rubbed down with wirebrushes built into the machine, or manually using a 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. The machine is more expensive but also very accurate. It is a good idea bring the original key when getting these keys cut since variations in the form of the key could make it unusable. Framon 2 manual origin machine is regarded as the most stable and accurate in the business. Some have told stories about them falling from their workstations and being in good shape. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen is fitted with a transponder system it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip inside each car is unique to each car. If you used a different key the computer on board could not recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not start. Typically, when a loss of a car key occurs the owner will go to their local dealer to get the replacement key and have it programmed into their vehicle. It can take between two and five days and they will need to have the original key on hand. You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your car with a fresh key. This will save you time and money because you won't need to wait around for the car dealer to make a replacement. Citroen models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys in only two minutes. The Key Lab added a PIN on the form of a plastic “security card” that is the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and you'll avoid the trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the lock or key is damaged, it could lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can come to your address and repair the barrel of your lock or ignition at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create replacement keys if you have lost or stolen one. Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, creating keys is a simple procedure that can be completed on the spot in a matter of moments. Since 1998, all models require an entry code that is stored on a'security card' that is the size of an credit card inside the owners wallet. We can quickly obtain the code and then program the replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you. The key fob can become 'out-of-sync' with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have a key that goes through a series motions to start. If the key is jammed or damaged the car will not start. It can be difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be handled by an expert. Using tools and lubrication, our specialists can carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing further damage to your car. With time, the key and tumblers within the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The issue could be made more difficult by having a heavy keychain attached to your keys that places extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts before they become unusable. It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with a dealer. They will order the replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we visit your home or office to carry out a Citroen key replacement service at a lower cost than what the dealer would charge.