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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key Car key replacement can seem like a daunting task, especially when you've lost yours. You'll have to contact a local locksmith or dealership to get a new one. This can cost you a lot of money. You can avoid this issue by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Keys are an integral part of your daily life, and when they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to assist you in getting back on track. We provide regular and high-security keys duplicate. For standard keys, we use a key cutting machine that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is held in a vise, and then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred. It is using a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. You require a machine that is designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive however, it's also very precise. Bring the original key when you get the keys cut. The shape of the key could make the key unusable. Framon 2 manual originating machine is known as being the most stable and accurate machine in the market. Many have shared stories about them falling from their work bench and still functioning perfectly. 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. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be used, the computer onboard cannot recognize the serial number, and cannot allow the engine to begin. In the normal course, if a lost car key is lost the owner will go to their local dealer to get an alternative key, and then have it programmed into their vehicle. This could take between two and five days. they'll need the original key with them. However, you can cut the cost by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key which allows you to open your vehicle with a new key. You will save time and money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive. Making an extra key is simple and can be completed on the spot in a matter of minutes for Citroen models pre-2000. The manufacturer recently added a PIN on the plastic “security card” which is about the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. 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 a trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it may cause problems with locking, unlocking or even launching your vehicle. We can visit your location and repair the lock or ignition barrel at much less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen. All Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, therefore creating the new keys for them is a breeze forward and can be done on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models need the use of a code that is stored on a'security card' that is about the size a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. The key fob could be 'out of sync' with your car. We have the equipment in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes – again saving you up to 50% compared with Citroen dealership costs. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars are designed to work with a certain key which goes through an array of motions to start. If the key is jammed or damaged your car won't begin. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by a professional. Using tools and lubrication, our experts will carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing further damage to your car. Over time the key and the tumblers in the cylinder for ignition could wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by the weight of your keychain that puts extra stress on the tumblers. This is the reason we suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they break and become useless. It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key at an authorized dealer. They will purchase a replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. You must return with your V5 and your ID documents to get it programmed into your car. At citroen c4 grand picasso key fob programming can save you money by coming to your workplace or at home to carry out a Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what the dealer charges.