C5 Key / Remote

[Guest Old Mosher]

Hi all, I'm now the proud owner of a 2001 C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive.

I love it to bits and have already splashed out on a full diagnostic check. The local specialist that did check for me found lots of old faults suggesting it hadn't been wiped clean for a quick sale, nothing listed was a major fault and the FAP was regenerating as it should.

 

I'm going to need a bit of help from you guys as I know very little about the car and I need to sort out a few bits and bobs.

 

First of these is the key/remote. I only have one and Citroen are talking about £120+ for a new one and £90 to program it!

 

I can't risk only owning one key in case it gets lost or fails.

 

So what are my options?

[mlkey]

Hi all, I'm now the proud owner of a 2001 C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive.

I love it to bits and have already splashed out on a full diagnostic check. The local specialist that did check for me found lots of old faults suggesting it hadn't been wiped clean for a quick sale, nothing listed was a major fault and the FAP was regenerating as it should.

 

I'm going to need a bit of help from you guys as I know very little about the car and I need to sort out a few bits and bobs.

 

First of these is the key/remote. I only have one and Citroen are talking about £120+ for a new one and £90 to program it!

 

I can't risk only owning one key in case it gets lost or fails.

 

So what are my options?

 

Does the second one need to be a remote? I have two keys, but only one is remote..

[Guest Old Mosher]

No, I would think not. Just as long as the car can be opend/used after it had been locked with the remote.

[seefive]

Hi all, I'm now the proud owner of a 2001 C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive.

I love it to bits and have already splashed out on a full diagnostic check. The local specialist that did check for me found lots of old faults suggesting it hadn't been wiped clean for a quick sale, nothing listed was a major fault and the FAP was regenerating as it should.

 

I'm going to need a bit of help from you guys as I know very little about the car and I need to sort out a few bits and bobs.

 

First of these is the key/remote. I only have one and Citroen are talking about £120+ for a new one and £90 to program it!

 

I can't risk only owning one key in case it gets lost or fails.

 

So what are my options?

 

You can get a "garage" key from the main dealer. No remote and the alarm goes off when you open the door, but it works fine once you start the engine - alarm stops and all is well.

 

I got one 2 years ago for £20 plus programming. Fine for an emergency.

[Guest Old Mosher]

You can get a "garage" key from the main dealer. No remote and the alarm goes off when you open the door, but it works fine once you start the engine - alarm stops and all is well.

 

I got one 2 years ago for £20 plus programming. Fine for an emergency.

 

Its the £90+ to program it that bugs be. Can I get a key cut with a cloned transponder at the cobblers?

[coastline taxis]

You say the local specalist. do you mean the dealers or a independent garage that works on citroens

[seefive]

Its the £90+ to program it that bugs be. Can I get a key cut with a cloned transponder at the cobblers?

 

 

I just looked up the bill from 2009 - exc vat

 

Key.......................... £20

Programming.................. £40

Discover key code.............£11

Discover transponder code.....£11

 

Main dealer in Chalfont St Giles, Bucks

 

You won't need the last 2 items if you have inherited the security paperwork which came with the car when new.

[Guest Old Mosher]

You say the local specalist. do you mean the dealers or a independent garage that works on citroens

Hi, It's an independent that specialises in Citroen's. Certainly talks the talk and walks the walk, explained everything he found and left the car running and working well. Even the stereo system works properly now. Very reasonably priced too. :) Just a few odds and ends I forgot to ask him about/to look at that I need to sort out now.

[Guest Old Mosher]

I just looked up the bill from 2009 - exc vat

 

Key.......................... £20

Programming.................. £40

Discover key code.............£11

Discover transponder code.....£11

 

Main dealer in Chalfont St Giles, Bucks

 

You won't need the last 2 items if you have inherited the security paperwork which came with the car when new.

Thanks for that, I'll try the main dealers in Kettering next and see what they charge for the same list. :) I'll let you know how I get on.

[Guest Old Mosher]

Thanks for all the help guys. Best I could get from Citroen was £79, but I found a locksmith in kettering who cut and programmeda new key for £59 :unsure: