A Productive Rant About Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement

How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It can be a difficult task to replace your car key in particular if it's lost. In order to get a replacement, you'll need to call an auto dealer or locksmith.

However, this can cost a fair amount of money. You can avoid this problem by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it could be a major hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can assist you in getting your life back on the right track.

We provide regular and high security keys duplication. For standard keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is clamped in the vise, and is then cut using a blade.  citroen ds3 key fob replacement  is then deburred and then rubbed down using a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually using an industrial bench grinder - to remove any burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive, but it is also extremely accurate. Bring the original key with you when you get the keys cut. The shape of the key could make the key useless.

We make use of Framon two manual-driven machines that are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor and remaining perfectly safe. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has a transponder, you will require a programed key to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and if a different key is used the on-board computer cannot recognize the serial number, and cannot allow the engine to begin.

In the normal course, if a lost car key occurs, the owner will visit their local dealer to obtain an alternative key, and then be able to program it into the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five days and the original key will be required.

However you can reduce the cost by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key which allows you to open your vehicle with a new key. This will save you time and money since you won't need to wait around for the car dealer to create a replacement.

Making a spare key is relatively straightforward and can be done on the spot in just a few minutes for Citroen models before 2000. Recently, the manufacturer has put a PIN number on a card called a security that is the size of a credit card in the owners wallet. The card must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we can do for you and again you'll not have to go to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the key or lock is damaged, it may cause problems when locking, unlocking and even launching your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock from your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide replacement keys if you've lost or stolen one.

Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is pretty straight to do at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998 all models require a unique code that is stored in a plastic credit card that is the size of a credit card and stored in the owner's wallet. We can quickly get this code and program the replacement Citroen key to your van for you.

The main issue with modern keys is that the key fob goes out of sync' with your vehicle. We have the technology in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes which can save you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealer costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are built to operate with a particular key that goes through an array of motions to start. If this is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel that is used for ignition, the car will not start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should be handled by an experienced technician. With the help of tools and lubrication our technicians can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing further damage to your vehicle.

Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder can wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. The problem can be exacerbated by having a heavy keychain attached to your keys that causes extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we suggest to have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they break and become useless.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at an outlet. The dealership will order you a new key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will have to return with your V5 and ID documents to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we come to your home or office to complete an Citroen key replacement service for a lower cost than what the dealer will charge.