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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key The replacement of your car key can appear like a daunting endeavor especially if you've lost yours. citroen c1 key The Key Lab 'll have to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to obtain a new key. This can cost you a lot of money. You can prevent this from happening by working with a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting When you lose your keys, it can be a huge hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can help you get your life back on course. We provide regular and high security key duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. This machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as key cylinders. The key is clamped in an vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred – rubbed down with a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually on an industrial bench grinder – to remove any burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. When it comes to high-security keys you will require a special machine designed to cut these keys. The machine is more expensive, however, it's also very precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key with you while cutting these keys since differences in the shape of the key could render it useless. Framon 2 manual-driven machine is known as the most reliable and stable machine in the market. Many have shared stories about them falling from their work bench and still being fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has a transponder, you will require a key to be programmed into the system. The transponder chip used in each vehicle is unique. If a different key was used the computer on board will not recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't begin. Normaly, when a lost car key occurs, the owner will visit their local dealer for an alternate key and have it programmed into the vehicle. This could take between two to five working days and the original key will be required. You can save money by buying a key at an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your car with a different key. You'll save time as well as money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive. Citroen models from before 2000 can be converted into spare keys within two minutes. More recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a card called a security that is the size of a credit card in the owners wallet. It must be removed 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 When the lock or key get damaged, it could lead to problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can visit your home and fix the lock or ignition barrel at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen. Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is a breeze to do at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998, all models require the use of a code that is stored on a plastic “security card' about the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. The main issue with newer keys is that the fob is out of sync' with your vehicle. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% on the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars come with a key that goes through a series of motions to start. If this is interrupted due to a jammed key or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car will not start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should be done by a professional. By using tools and lubrication our experts will carefully remove your keys from the ignition barrel without any further damage to your vehicle. Over time the tumblers and key in the cylinder for ignition could wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could make the issue worse because it puts extra pressure on the tumblers. This is why we suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they become unusable. Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and time-consuming process. They will purchase a replacement key for you which can take up to five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll have to return with your V5 and ID documents to have the key inserted into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your home or office to complete the Citroen key replacement service for a lower cost than what the dealer will charge.