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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key Key replacement for your car can seem like a daunting task especially when you've lost yours. To get a new one it is necessary to call an authorized locksmith or a local dealer. This can cost you a lot of money. You can reduce this cost by utilizing a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting If you lose your keys, it could be a major inconvenience. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to assist you in getting back on the right path. We offer regular and high-security key duplication. For standard keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is held in the vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred and then rubbed down using a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove burrs which 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 but also very accurate. It is a good idea bring the original key with you while cutting these keys, as differences in the form of the key could render it useless. We make use of Framon 2 manual originating machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry, some users have told tales of them falling off their work benches to the ground and being perfectly fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen is fitted with a transponder system it will require keys that have been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is specific to each car. Consequently, if a different key is used, the computer onboard cannot recognize the serial number and therefore will not allow the engine to start. Typically, when citroen ds3 key TheKeyLab of a car key occurs, the owner will visit their local dealer to get a replacement, and have it programmed into their vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five days, and the original key will be required. However, you can cut the cost by getting the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with another key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer. Citroen models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys in two minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a pin to a plastic “security card” which is about the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It is required to remove it from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and save you an excursion to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause problems with locking, unlocking, and even launching your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock from your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if yours have been stolen or lost. Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, creating a key is a simple procedure that can be completed on-site in only a few moments. Since 1998 all models need a unique code that is stored in a plastic credit card the size of a small credit card and kept in the owner's wallet. We can easily obtain this code and add a replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you. Often the issue with these modern keys is that the key fob becomes 'out of sync' with your vehicle. We have the tools in our vans that can re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes – again saving you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership costs. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of motions to start. If the key is damaged or jammed the car won't start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be a challenge and should be done by a professional. Our specialists can remove your keys without causing damage to your car using tools and lubricant. Over time the key and tumblers within the cylinder of ignition can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. A heavy keychain could cause the problem to get worse by putting extra pressure on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest that you get your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they break and become useless. The process of getting your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. They will order a replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. You will need to bring along your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your car. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we come to your office or home to complete a Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper price than the dealer would charge.