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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key The replacement of your car key can appear to be a daunting task, especially if you've lost yours. You'll need to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership for a new key. This could cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by utilizing a company such as SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are essential to your daily life If they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will assist you in getting your life back on track. We provide regular and high security keys duplicate. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and keys made of cylinders. The key is clamped into a vise, then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred. It is by rubbing it down with a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually using a bench grinder – to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. When you're dealing with high-security keys it is necessary to use a machine that is designed to cut these keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, however it is also very accurate. Bring the original key when you get the keys cut. Modifications in shape can make the key useless. We utilize Framon 2 manual originating machines that are regarded as the most reliable and stable in the industry, some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor, and functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen is equipped with transponder technology, it will require keys that have been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and in the event that a different key is employed, the onboard computer will not recognise the serial number, and cannot permit the engine to start. Normaly, when a lost car key is lost the owner will go to their local dealer for the replacement key and have it programmed into the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five working days and the original key will be required. You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. G28 can cut and program the key for you, making it possible for you to start your vehicle with a different key. You will save time and money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive. Citroen models prior to 2000 can be made into spare keys in a few minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN on an actual “security card” that is the size of a small credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid the trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause problems when locking, unlocking or even starting your car. We can visit your address and repair the ignition barrel or lock at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen. All Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips. Therefore, making an entirely new key for them is quite straight easy and can be completed on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998, all models require a code which is stored on a security card' that is about the size a credit card and placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. The key fob may become '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% 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 damaged or jammed your car won't begin. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be a challenge and should be handled by a professional. Our experts can take out the keys without damaging your car with tools and oil. Over time, the keys and tumblers within the ignition cylinder wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could make the problem worse by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. This is why we recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they become unusable. It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with an authorized dealer. They will send an alternative key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us visit your home or office to provide an Citroen key replacement service at a less cost than the dealer would charge.