Ralf Boudreau asked 11 months ago
How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement
Citroen is a French automobile manufacturer famous for its future-oriented designs. The 2CV, the iconic model, was built in 9,000,000 versions between 1948 and 1990.
Sometimes your keys or remote fobs can become out of sync with the vehicle and have to be reset. This can be done at a dealer or our mobile technicians are able to help you.
Replacement Citroen Car Keys
The cost of replacing a Citroen key will vary based on the model of the vehicle. For instance, models with more sophisticated features such as the Xsara Picasso or Berlingo can cost more to replace. In general, however, our prices can be up to 50% less than the price of the primary dealer.
We can provide new remote and transponder keys for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. These keys contain an electronic chip that communicates with your car when you insert them into the lock. When the correct code is entered, the car will unlock. These keys are more secure and deter thieves than other keys.
Prior to 1997 the majority of Citroen keys were mechanical switchesblade keys and didn’t require any programming. Making spare keys is simple and can be accomplished within minutes on site. In the event of losing a key, a PIN number is required. This is usually hidden under a scratch-resistant panel placed on the plastic “SECURITY CARD” the size and shape of a credit card kept in the owner’s wallet. We can give this swiftly – you don’t even need to visit a dealer!
Since 2000 in the year 2000, all Citroen vans and cars use transponder chips (chip) embedded in the remote or key. This type of key must be programmed to the vehicle via a special diagnostic tool. If you have the right tools, this process can be quick and simple.
Other methods are available to program the Citroen key, Citroen Car Key Replacement but they are not as secure and have a higher risk of corrupting information on the microchip. The best method to avoid this is to speak with one of our qualified locksmiths who are aware of how to use the tools in a safe manner and have a deep understanding of the security system on your vehicle.
It’s an absolute nightmare if you lose your Citroen key or need an extra. Many people believe that they need go back to their dealer to obtain a replacement, but this isn’t always the situation. Cars are becoming increasingly high-tech and that includes keys. A local locksmith can replace a standard car key but if you’re using a smart or remote key, you’ll have to seek out a professional who has the right tools and expertise.
We are one of the few mobile companies that use specialized equipment to re-program modern Citroen keys for cars. This lets us help you save time and money over the main dealer. Taking your Citroen to the dealer can also be much more expensive because they’ll need to reset the immobiliser system which could cost up to PS1000.
Since 1998, all Citroen models have transponder chips (philips fixed code type 33 or “T5”) in their keys that can be used to start the vehicle. The old “snap in” key opened the lock and activated the alarm. Modern key systems have a remote fob which can lock and unlock your vehicle from a distance and deactivate the alarm at the touch of one button. This is a more secure system and only your key is able to operate it.
Replacing keys for this model of Citroen is a simple process and can be done on site in most cases (including lost key situations). However, when you lose both keys the car must be re-coded which involves taking the vehicle to our workshop.
Citroen Car Key Repair
Citroen’s vehicles are extremely popular. It includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 as well as the Xsara. All of these cars have transponder chips embedded in the blades of the keys that permit them to start the car – if the correct PIN code is received by the vehicle when the key is put in, it will respond to an immobiliser and the engine will be started. This is known as a “chip key” and is extremely secure.
It is simple to replace these keys if you have lost keys. They can be purchased from your local auto locksmith. The only issue is that from 1998 onwards, Citroen automobiles used a different kind of chip (known as”fiat” type 33) which is more complicated to replace in these situations. In these cases it is typically necessary to perform a procedure called ‘eeprom work’ to extract the key data from the ECU and immobiliser in order to program a new key.
This is a niche area of expertise but with our mobile workshop and specialist equipment, we are able to do this at your workplace or at home. This will save you the trip to the dealer who will cost you more for this service. You’ll need to bring your V5 and ID with you to the dealer to place an order for a replacement key. This could take up to five days. Once you have the replacement key it will need to be programmed to your particular vehicle to ensure it will operate properly. This can be costly of money at a dealer.