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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key Car key replacement can seem like a daunting job, especially when you've lost yours. To obtain a replacement you'll have to contact a local dealership or locksmith. This could cost you a lot of money. You can reduce this cost by using a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are crucial to your everyday life, and when they're lost, it can cause a huge inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can assist you in getting your life back on track. We offer regular and high-security keys for duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or keys that are cylinders. The key is clamped into the vise, and then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred – then rubbed down using a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove any burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. You require a machine that is designed to cut high-security keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it's also extremely precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key when getting these keys cut due to the fact that differences in the form of the key could make it unusable. We make use of Framon two manual machines that are known to be the most reliable and stable in the business. Some users have told tales of them falling off their work benches to the floor, and remaining perfectly safe. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponders, you will need a key programmed to the system. The transponder chip that is in every vehicle is unique. If a different key was used, the on-board computer will not recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start. Normally, when a car key is lost, the owner will go to their local car dealer to obtain a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. It could take between two and five days, and they will need to have the original key with them. You can save money by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your vehicle with a brand new key. You will save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer. Citroen models prior to 2000 can be converted into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer recently added a pin to an actual “security card” which is about the size of an ordinary 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. www.thekeylab.co.uk can do this for you and save you the trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it may cause issues with locking, unlocking and even launching your vehicle. We will come to your location and repair the ignition barrel or lock at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if yours have been lost or stolen. From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, so making an entirely new key for them is quite straight simple and can be done at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998, all models require an entry code that is stored on a'security card' about the size of a credit card 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 be out of sync with the car. We have the technology in our vans that can re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time – again saving you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership costs. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars use a specific key that is used to go through a series of motions to begin. If this is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition could be tricky and should only be done by a professional. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our specialists can carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing any damage to your car. With time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. The problem can be exacerbated due to the weight of the keychains on your keys, which puts extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they go out of service. The process of getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealer can be a costly and time-consuming process. They will send keys for replacement which could take as long as five days to arrive. When it arrives you will be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents in order to get the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us visit your office or home to carry out an Citroen key replacement service at a lower cost than what the dealer would charge.