How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement

Citroen is a French car manufacturer that is famous for its future-oriented designs. The iconic 2CV model was made in 9 million versions from 1948 to 1990.

Your remote or keys may be out of sync and require programming. This can be done by a professional dealer or mobile technicians.

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The cost of replacing a Citroen key will vary based on the car model. For instance, higher-end models like the Xsara Picasso and Berlingo may cost more to replace because they feature more advanced features. In general our prices can be as much as 50% lower than the prices of the main dealer.

We can provide new transponder keys and remotes for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. They contain chips that communicate with your vehicle when you insert them into the lock. The car will unlock once the correct code has been received. These keys are more secure and prevent thieves from using them over other types.

From 1997 onwards, all Citroen keys were made using a mechanical switchblade key and did not require any programming. Making spare keys for these cars is very simple and can be done on-site within a matter of minutes. In the event of a lost key, you will need the use of a PIN code, which is usually hidden under a scratch panel on a security card made of plastic. It is that is similar to an credit card kept in the wallet of the owner (see picture). We can provide this quickly - you don't need to visit a dealer!

From 2000 onwards all Citroen cars and vans use a transponder (chip) that is contained in the remote fob or key. This kind of car key must be programmed to the vehicle using a special diagnostic tool. If you have the appropriate tools, this procedure is simple and quick.

There are other methods available to program these Citroen keys, however they are not as safe and have the risk of destroying the information stored on the microchip. Contacting a locksmith from our network is the best option to avoid any issues. They will be able to use the tools correctly and are knowledgeable about the security system in your vehicle.

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It's an absolute nightmare if you lose your Citroen key or require an extra. Many people believe that they need to go back to their dealer to obtain a replacement, but this isn't always case. The keys of cars are also becoming more sophisticated. While a locksmith at your local is able to make replacements for the traditional car keys If yours is an electronic or smart key you'll need to consult a professional that has the right tools and training.

We are among one of the mobile companies that has the specialist equipment required to reprogram modern Citroen keys. We can save your time and money by changing the program of your Citroen car keys. It can be 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 since 1998, all citroen c5 key vehicles are equipped with transponder chips (philips type 33 fixed code or "T5" in the key) that are used to start your car. The old'snap-in' key only opened the lock and activated the alarm. These modern key systems have an electronic remote control that allows you to lock or unlock the car from a distance and disable alarms at the touch a button. This is a significantly secure system that only your individual keys can operate it.

Replacing the key for this model of citroen relay key fob is fairly simple and can be done on-site in the majority of cases (including keys that are lost). When you lose both keys, your car will need to be re-coded. This requires that you bring your vehicle to our workshop.

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The Citroen range is a very well-known range of vehicles that includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and the Xsara. Each of these vehicles is equipped with transponder chips that can be used to start the vehicle. If the correct PIN code is received by the car when the key was put in, it will send a code for the immobiliser and the engine will start. This system is known as a 'chip key' and is extremely secure.

If you lose one of these keys it's usually easy to get an alternative from your local auto-locksmith. The only thing is that from 1998 onwards, the Citroen vehicles were equipped with a distinct type of chip (known as a 'fiat' type 33) which is more complicated to replace in these instances. In these cases, it's typically necessary to perform the procedure known as 'eeprom work to extract the key information from the ECU and immobiliser in order to program a new key.

This is a highly specialised area of expertise, but we can offer this service at your home or office with our mobile workshop. This will avoid the trip to the dealer who will charge you more for this service. You will have to bring your V5 and ID with you to the dealership to place an order for a replacement key. This could take up to five days. Once you've received the replacement key it will need to be programmed to the specific vehicle you own to allow it to function properly. This can be quite costly of money at a dealership.