3 Common Reasons Why Your Citroen Key Fob Isn't Working (And How To Fix It) How to Get a Citroen Key Replacement

Citroen is a French automobile manufacturer known for being future-focused. The 2CV, the iconic model, was built in 9,000,000 variants between 1948 and the year 1990.

Sometimes your keys or the remote fob may be out of sync with your vehicle and must be reset. This can be done at a dealer or our mobile technicians are able to assist you.

Replacement Citroen Car Keys

The cost of a Citroen replacement key may vary based on the model. For instance, models with more sophisticated features such as the Xsara Picasso or Berlingo can cost more to replace. But, in general our prices are as much as 50% lower than that of the main dealer.


We are able to provide a new transponder and remote keys for all Citroen models from 1998 to 2000. These keys are equipped with chips inside that communicate with the car when you insert it into the lock. If the correct code is entered, the vehicle will be able to open. These are more secure than other types of car keys and are a great deterrent for thieves.

Prior to 1997, all Citroen keys were mechanical switchblade keys and didn't require any programming. Making spare keys is simple and can be done in minutes on site. For lost keys, you'll need the use of a PIN code, which is usually hidden under a scratch panel on a plastic 'SECURITY CARD' that is the size of credit card located in the owner's wallet (see image). This can be obtained quickly by contacting us. There is no need to go to the dealer!

Since 2000, all Citroen automobiles and vans have a transponder chip (chip) embedded in the key or remote. This kind of car key needs to be programmed into the vehicle using an instrument for diagnosis. If you've got the proper tools, this process is simple and quick.

Other methods are available to program these Citroen keys, but they are not as secure and are more at risk of corrupting information on the microchip. The best way to prevent this is to speak with one of our certified locksmiths who are aware of how to use the tools correctly and have comprehensive knowledge of the security system of your vehicle.

Citroen Car Key Replacement

If you've lost your Citroen car key or just require a spare key, it can feel like a nightmare. Many people think they need go back to their dealer in order to obtain a replacement, but it's not always the situation. Automobiles are becoming more advanced and that includes keys. Locksmiths in your area can replace a traditional car key however, if you've got an electronic or remote key, you'll have to contact a professional that has the right tools and experience.

We are among a handful of mobile companies with the necessary equipment to reprogram modern Citroen keys. This lets us save you a significant amount of time and money as opposed to the main dealer. It may be more expensive to bring your Citroen to the dealer because they may have to reset the immobiliser. This can cost up to PS1000.

Since 1998, all Citroen models utilise 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 only opened the lock and activated the alarm. Modern key systems come with an electronic remote control that allows you to lock and unlock the car from afar and turn off alarms with a touch a button. This is a significantly secure system and only your specific key can operate it.

Replacing a key for this style of Citroen is quite straight forward and can be done on site in most cases (including keys that are lost). When you lose both keys, the car must be reset-coded. how to program a citroen berlingo key fob requires that you bring the vehicle to our workshop.

Citroen Car Key Repair

The Citroen range is a very well-known line of vehicles, which includes the C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and the Xsara. All of them have transponder chips within the blades of the keys that permit them to start the car - if the correct PIN code is recognized by the vehicle when the key is inserted, then it will respond to an immobiliser and the engine will be started. This is known as"chip key "chip key" and is very safe.

If you lose one of these keys it's usually easy to obtain an replacement from the local auto-locksmith. Citroen cars from 1998 from the year 1998 use a different kind of chip, referred to as a "fiat" type 33. This chip is more difficult to replace. In these cases, it's often necessary to perform an operation called 'eeprom to extract the key information from the ECU and immobiliser to program an entirely new key.

This is a specialised field of expertise, but thanks to our mobile workshop and the latest equipment, we can perform this at your home or workplace. This will save you a trip to the dealer who will likely charge you much more for this service. You will have to bring your V5 and ID with you to the dealer to place an order for a replacement key. This can take up to five days. The dealer will have to program the key into your vehicle to ensure that it is working properly. This can cost a lot of money.