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Citroen is a French car manufacturer that is known for being future-focused. The iconic 2CV was made in 9,000,000 versions between 1948 and the year 1990.

Your remote or keys may be out of sync, and require programming. This can be done at a dealer or our mobile technicians are able to help you.

Replacement Citroen Car Keys

The price of a replacement Citroen key will vary based on the type of vehicle. For instance, models that have more advanced features, such as the Xsara Picasso or Berlingo can cost more to replace. However, in general, our prices are approximately 50% cheaper than that of the main dealer.

We can supply new transponder keys and remotes for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. These keys contain a chip inside that communicates with the car when you insert it into the lock. When the correct code is entered, the car will unlock. They keys are more secure than other kinds of car keys and are a good deterrent for thieves.

Prior Citroen Car Key Replacement to 1997, all Citroen keys were mechanical switchesblade keys and didn't require any programming. Making spare keys for these cars is very straight forward and can be accomplished on site in a matter of minutes. In the event of a lost key, you will need the use of a pin code, which is typically hidden beneath scratch-resistant panels on security card made of plastic that is that is similar to credit card inside the wallet of the owner (see the image). We can provide this very quickly and you don't have to visit the dealer!

Since 2000 in the year 2000, all Citroen vehicles and vans use a transponder chip (chip) embedded in the key or remote. This type of key must be programmed into the vehicle using a special diagnostic tool. If you have the appropriate tools, the process is easy and quick.

There are other options to program these Citroen keys, however they are not as secure and come with greater chance of corrupting the information stored on the microchip. The best way to avoid this is to contact one of our qualified locksmiths who know how to use the tools correctly and are knowledgeable about the security system on your vehicle.

Citroen Car Key Replacement

It's an absolute nightmare if you lose your Citroen key or need a spare. Many people think they need to visit their dealer to obtain a replacement, but this isn't always the situation. The automobile is becoming increasingly advanced and this is also true for keys. While a locksmith near you is usually able to make a replacement for the traditional car keys, if yours is an electronic or smart key you will need to visit a professional that has the proper tools and experience.

We are one of the few mobile companies that utilize specialized equipment to re-program newer Citroen keys to cars. This lets us save you lots of time and money over the main dealer. It can be more expensive to bring your Citroen into the dealership as they may need to reset the immobiliser, which could cost as much as PS1000.

From 1998 all Citroen models utilise transponder chips (philips fixed code type 33 or 'T5') inside their keys which are used to turn on the vehicle. In contrast to the old style'snap-in key' that opens the lock and activates the alarm. Modern key systems include an electronic remote control that allows you to lock and unlock the car from afar and disable alarms at the pressing of the button. This is a significantly secure system and only your personal keys can operate it.

Replacing the key for this model of Citroen is fairly simple and can be accomplished at the site in the majority of instances (including keys that have been lost). If you do lose both keys the car needs to be re-coded which requires taking the car to our workshop.

Citroen Car Key Repair

Citroen's vehicles are very well-known. It includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 as along with the Xsara. All these vehicles have transponder chips embedded in the key blades that allow them to start the car in the event that the correct PIN is detected by the vehicle when the key is put in, then it will respond with an immobiliser number and the engine will begin. This is referred to as a "chip key" and is very safe.

If you lose one of these keys it is typically easy to get the replacement key for citroen c1 from the local auto-locksmith. citroen replacement key cost automobiles from 1998 and from the year 1998 use a different kind of chip, Citroen Car Key Replacement called a "fiat" type 33. This chip is more difficult to replace. In these cases, it is necessary to execute a procedure referred to as 'eeprom-work' to extract the key information.

This is a specialised area of expertise but with our mobile workshop and expert equipment, we can complete this at your workplace or at home. This avoids a trip to the dealer, who is likely to charge significantly more for this service. Dealers will also require you to show your V5 certificate and ID in person to place an order for the replacement key, which could take between two and five days for delivery. Once you've got the replacement key it will be needed to be programed to your specific vehicle to ensure it will work properly. This could again cost a considerable amount of money at a dealer.