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How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement

Citroen, a French automaker, is known for its innovative approach to future-oriented vehicles. The iconic 2CV model was built in 9 million variations from 1948 to 1990.

Sometimes, your keys or fob can get out of sync with your vehicle and must be reprogrammed. This can be done at a dealership or our mobile technicians are able to help you.

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The price of a Citroen replacement key may vary according to the model. For instance, models with more sophisticated features such as the Xsara Picasso or Berlingo can cost more to replace. In general, our prices can be up to 50% lower than the prices of the main dealer.

We can provide new transponder and remote keys for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. The keys have an electronic chip that communicates with your vehicle when you insert them into the lock. The car will be able to unlock when the correct code is received. These are more secure than other kinds of car keys and are a good deterrent for thieves.

In the years prior to 1997, all Citroen keys used a mechanical switchblade and did not require any programming. Making spare keys is simple and can be accomplished in minutes on site. In the event of losing a key, a PIN code is required. It is typically hidden under a scratch-resistant panel that is located on the plastic "SECURITY CARD" the shape and size of a credit-card that is kept in the owner's wallet. We can give this quickly and you don't have to visit a dealer!

From 2000 onwards, all Citroen cars and vans have transponders (chip) that is contained in the key or remote fob. This type of key must be programmed to the vehicle using an instrument that is specifically designed for diagnostics. If you have the appropriate tools, the process is simple and quick.

Other methods are available for programming these Citroen key, but they are less safe and run a greater risk of corrupting information on the microchip. The best method to avoid this is to call one of our certified locksmiths who understand how to use the tools correctly and will have a thorough understanding of the security system in your vehicle.

Citroen Car Key Replacement

If you've lost your Citroen car key or require a spare key it could be an overwhelming experience. Many people believe they have to return to their dealer to get a replacement but this isn't always situation. Car keys are also becoming more technological. A locksmith in your neighborhood could replace a traditional key, but if you have an electronic or remote key, you'll have to find a professional with the right tools and skills.

We are one of the few mobile businesses that have specialist equipment needed to re-program modern citroen ds3 replacement key keys to cars. This lets us help you save time and money over the main dealer. It is more expensive to bring your Citroen to a dealer, as they may require reset of the immobiliser, which could cost up to PS1000.

Since 1998, all citroen berlingo replacement key vehicles have transponder chips (philips type 33 fixed code or 'T5" in the key) which are used to begin your vehicle. The older "snap-in" key only opened the lock and activated the alarm. These modern key systems also have a remote fob which can lock and unlock your vehicle from a distance and disable the alarm at the touch of a button. This is a more secure system, and only your key is able to operate it.

Replacing a key for this style of Citroen is fairly simple and can be accomplished on-site in the majority of cases (including lost key situations). However, when you lose both keys, the car will require re-coding which means taking the vehicle to our workshop.

Citroen Car Key Repair

The Citroen range is a very well-known range of vehicles which includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and the Xsara. All of them are equipped with transponder chips that can be used to begin the vehicle. If the correct PIN is entered by the vehicle when the key was put in, it will send an immobiliser code and the engine will begin. This is referred to as a chip key and is extremely secure.

If you have lost one of these keys, it's usually easy to obtain an replacement from the local auto-locksmith. The only issue is since 1998, the Citroen automobiles were equipped with a different style of chip (known as a 'fiat' type 33) which is more complicated to replace in these cases. In these instances, it is necessary to execute a procedure referred to as 'eeprom-work' to extract the key information.

This is a highly-specialized field of expertise, but we can provide this service from your home or office using our mobile workshop. This can save you the hassle of going to the dealer, who is likely to cost you more for this service. A dealer will also require your V5 ID and V5 document in person to place an order for the replacement key which can take between two and five days to be delivered. Once you have the replacement key, it will have to be programmed to your particular vehicle in order for it to operate correctly - this can be quite costly of money when you purchase a car from a dealer.