Nine Things That Your Parent Taught You About Citroen Key Fob

How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement

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

Sometimes, your keys or fob can get out of sync with your vehicle and have to be reprogrammed. 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 instance, more expensive models like the Xsara Picasso and Berlingo may cost more to replace as they feature more advanced features. However, in general, our prices can be up to 50% less than the prices of the main dealer.

We can supply a new transponder and remote keys for all Citroen model years from 1998 to 2000. The keys have an embedded chip that connects to your vehicle when you insert them into the lock. When the correct code is received, the car will unlock. These keys are more secure and protect against thieves than other keys.

Prior to 1997 in 1997, all Citroen keys were mechanical switchesblade keys and did not need any programming. Making spare keys for these cars is very straight forward and can be accomplished at the site within a matter of minutes. Keys that are lost will require an PIN code that is usually hidden under a scratched-out panel on a plastic 'SECURITY CARD' similar to a credit card that is found in the wallet of the owner (see image). It is possible to obtain this quickly for you from us. There is no need to visit the dealer!

Since 2000 the majority of Citroen vehicles and vans use transponder chips (chip) embedded in the remote or key. This type of key must be programmed into the vehicle with an instrument for diagnostics. If you've got the right tools, this process can be easy and quick.

There are other methods available to program these citroen relay key fob keys, but they are not as secure and pose greater risk of corrupting the information on the microchip. Contacting our locksmiths is the best method to avoid any problems. They'll know how to use the tools correctly and are also familiar with the security system of your vehicle.

Citroen Car Key Replacement

If you've lost your Citroen car key, or simply require a spare key, it can feel like a nightmare. Many people believe that they need to return to their dealer to get a replacement but it's not always the case. Cars are becoming more high-tech and that includes keys. While a locksmith in your neighborhood is able to make replacements for traditional car keys, if yours is a smart or remote key, you'll have to go to an expert who has the right tools and training.

We are among the few mobile businesses that utilize specialized equipment to re-program modern Citroen car keys. We can save your time and money by changing your Citroen keys. Driving your citroen berlingo replacement key cost to a dealership could also be much more expensive since they'll have to reset the immobiliser system which could cost upwards of PS1000.

Since 1998 the majority of citroen ds3 key fob replacement vehicles are equipped with transponder chips (philips type 33 fixed code or "T5" in the key) which are used to turn on your vehicle. The older "snap-in" key only opened the lock and activated the alarm. Modern key systems have a remote fob which can lock and unlock your car from a distance. It can also deactivate the alarm with the click of a button. This is a significantly secure system and only your own keys are able to operate it.

Replacing the key for this model of Citroen is a simple process and can be done at the site in the majority of instances (including key loss situations). If you lose both keys, the car has to be re-coded. This will require that you bring the car to our workshop.

Citroen Car Key Repair

The Citroen range is a well-known line of vehicles, which includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and the Xsara. Each of these vehicles has transponder chips inside the key blades that allow them to start the car - if the correct PIN code is recognized by the vehicle when the key is inserted it will respond with an immobiliser code, and the engine will begin. This is referred to as a "chip key" and is very secure.

If you lose one of these keys it is generally easy to find the replacement from the local auto-locksmith. The only issue is since 1998, the citroen c1 replacement key cost vehicles were equipped with a distinct type of chip (known as"fiat" type 33) which is more complicated to replace in these cases. In these instances, it is necessary to use a method known as 'eeprom work' to obtain the most important data.

This is a highly-specialized area of expertise, but we can provide this service in your home or office through our mobile workshop. This will avoid the trip to your dealer, who is likely to charge you more for this service. A dealer 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 working days to arrive. Once you've got the replacement key it must be programmed to your specific vehicle so that it can work properly. This could be quite costly of money to a dealer.