How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement
Citroen is a French automobile manufacturer that is famous for its future-oriented designs. Its iconic 2CV model was built in 9 million variations from 1948 to 1990.
Your remote and keys can become out of sync and need to be programmed. This can be done at a dealership or our mobile technicians can help you.
Replacement Citroen Car Keys
The cost of replacing a Citroen key will vary based on the type of vehicle. For example, more expensive models such as the Xsara Picasso and Berlingo may cost more to replace as they are equipped with more advanced features. In general, our prices can be up to 50% less than the price of the primary dealer.
We are able to supply new remote and transponder keys for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. These keys come with chips inside that communicate with the car when you insert it into the lock. When the right code is received, the car will unlock. These keys are more secure and protect against thieves than other keys.
Prior to 1997 the majority of Citroen keys were mechanical switchblade keys that did not need any programming. Making spare keys for these cars is easy and can be accomplished at the site within a matter of minutes. In the event of a lost key, a PIN code is required. This is usually concealed beneath a scratch board located on the plastic "SECURITY CARD" the size and shape of a credit-card kept in the owner's wallet. This can be obtained quickly by contacting us. No need to visit the dealer!
Since 2000, all Citroen vehicles and vans use transponder chips (chip) embedded in the remote or key. This kind of key has to be programmed into the vehicle with a special diagnostic tool. If citroen berlingo replacement key have the appropriate tools, this procedure is quick and simple.
Other methods are available to program the Citroen key, but they are less safe and run a greater risk of damaging information stored on the microchip. Contacting one of our locksmiths is the best option to avoid any issues. They'll be able to use the tools correctly and are knowledgeable about the security features of your vehicle.
Citroen Car Key Replacement
It's a nightmare if you lose your Citroen key or require an additional. Many people believe that they need to return to their dealer to get a replacement but it's not always the case. The keys of cars are also becoming more advanced. A locksmith from your neighborhood could replace a traditional key however, if you own a smart or remote key, you'll have to seek out a professional who has the right tools and experience.
We are one of only one of a few mobile businesses with the specific equipment needed to reprogram newer Citroen keys. We can save you time and money by reprogramming your Citroen car keys. Taking your Citroen to the dealership could also be much more expensive as they will need to reset the immobiliser which could cost up to PS1000.
Since 1998 in all Citroen vehicles have transponder chips (philips type 33 fixed code or 'T5" in the key) which are used to turn on your vehicle. The old'snap-in' key only opened the lock and activated the alarm. These modern key systems have a remote control fob that allows you to lock or unlock the car from afar and deactivate alarms at the touch the button. This is a far more secure system and only your specific key can operate it.
In the majority of cases replacing a key for this Citroen model is simple and can be done on site (including in lost key situations). When you lose both keys, the car must be reset-coded. This will require that you take the vehicle to our workshop.
Citroen Car Key Repair
Citroen's range of vehicles is very well-known. It includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 as along with the Xsara. All of these cars are equipped with transponder chips which can be used to begin the vehicle. If the correct PIN code was received by the car after the key was inserted it will send a code for the immobiliser and the engine will begin. This is referred to as"chip key" and is very secure "chip key" and is extremely secure.
If you lose one of these keys it's usually easy to find the replacement from the local auto-locksmith. The only issue is that from 1998 onwards the Citroen automobiles were equipped with a different style of chip (known as"fiat" type 33) which is more complicated to replace in these situations. In these cases, it is necessary to use a method known as 'eeprom-work' to get the essential data.
This is a highly-specialized field of expertise, but we can provide this service at your house or office with our mobile workshop. This will eliminate the hassle of going to your dealer who will cost you more for this service. Dealers will also require you to present your V5 document and ID in person to be able to make an order for the replacement key which can take between two and five working days to arrive. Once you've got the replacement key it will need to be programed to your specific vehicle to ensure it will work properly. This could be costly of money at a dealership.
