New Key

[wakeyblue]

hi im new to the site i bought a citroen c5 4 weeks ago an 03 hdi but only got one key with itand no small card with the codes on , ive chased around trying to locate it but to no avail, ive been on to my local citroen dealers in huddersfeild only to be told a new code card 15 pounds plus vat, new key flip type 48 pounds plus vat and reprogramming 64 pounds plus vat a grand total of 148 pounds,

is there any way around it as ive seen keys on ebay flip type, silly question time could a new key be inserted into a fob from ebay if it was cut anywere other than citroen then reproggram the fob , any other suggestions cheers john

[Randombloke]

hi im new to the site i bought a citroen c5 4 weeks ago an 03 hdi but only got one key with itand no small card with the codes on , ive chased around trying to locate it but to no avail, ive been on to my local citroen dealers in huddersfeild only to be told a new code card 15 pounds plus vat, new key flip type 48 pounds plus vat and reprogramming 64 pounds plus vat a grand total of 148 pounds,

 

I only got one key with my car.

 

I had to get the confidential code re-issued, but then bought a garage key with no fob, that will lock /unlock/start the car.

 

I sometimes use the garage key without remote locking. It is a cheaper option. I also give the garage the basic key when getting the car serviced.

[wakeyblue]

I only got one key with my car.

 

I had to get the confidential code re-issued, but then bought a garage key with no fob, that will lock /unlock/start the car.

 

I sometimes use the garage key without remote locking. It is a cheaper option. I also give the garage the basic key when getting the car serviced.

 

 

hi thanks for your help randombloke what do you mean by a garage key sorry if i sound a bit thick cheers john

[Randombloke]

hi thanks for your help randombloke what do you mean by a garage key sorry if i sound a bit thick cheers john

 

This is a key without the remote unlocking plip.

 

It is much cheaper to buy than a remote locking key, and will work in times of emergency.

 

It is usually the kind of key you would give to the garage to use whilst fixing the car.

 

When I go abroad I take mine and keep it on me at all times in case I get locked out of the car. The alarm will still go off if you open the car with the ordinary key but you can stop it.

 

It's cheaper than buying a full remote key you will never use.

[greatlime]

This is a key without the remote unlocking plip.

 

It is much cheaper to buy than a remote locking key, and will work in times of emergency.

 

It is usually the kind of key you would give to the garage to use whilst fixing the car.

 

When I go abroad I take mine and keep it on me at all times in case I get locked out of the car. The alarm will still go off if you open the car with the ordinary key but you can stop it.

 

It's cheaper than buying a full remote key you will never use.

[greatlime]

I've followed this thread with interest as I only have the fob key. Where can I buy the garage key and at what cost? Can I get it at any locksmiths or does it have to be a dealer ? Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks.

[Randombloke]

I've followed this thread with interest as I only have the fob key. Where can I buy the garage key and at what cost? Can I get it at any locksmiths or does it have to be a dealer ? Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks.

 

I got mine from Mid Kent Vehicle Services

 

I think it has to be coded into the car, but I'm not sure. It was a big saving over a fob/plip.

 

I needed the confidential code first, though.

[myglaren]

The code card should be in the wallet with the handbook.