lost keys

1. hjdavies L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 pontypridd Posts: 72 02 saxo furio 15" team dynamics monzas in silver

   #1 12th April 2010, 14:04

   right iv been abit of a tit and lost the only key i have for my car
   rang citroen uk and got told its about 100 quid
   i thort dammm thas alot of money soo
   i thort id ask the guru that is saxp if there is a cheaper way of doin this
   thankssss
2. appo123 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 86

   #2 12th April 2010, 14:12

   go to a local cobblers that do car keys and ask them shud be around 40 to 50 max
3. user_29592 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Nottingham Posts: 395 None atm hopefully get a VTS at some point :)

   #3 12th April 2010, 14:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by appo123 go to a local cobblers that do car keys and ask them shud be around 40 to 50 max

   He has lost his only key meaning they have no key to copy
4. hjdavies L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 pontypridd Posts: 72 02 saxo furio 15" team dynamics monzas in silver

   #4 12th April 2010, 14:40

   exactly so wa do i do
   ???
5. tyfaenor Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10

   #5 12th April 2010, 14:57

   I think you will have pretty limited options, as I believe the key is mated to the immobiliser.
   One possibility is to go to a local breakers and get a full set of locks and key/keys. That sorts out your lock problem. However, if the immobiliser is linked to the key, you still won't be able to start the car. You may then need to get one of the 'key coding' people involved to sort that out. There may be some procedure you can run to get the new key recognised (some other makes allow this).
6. tyfaenor Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10

   #6 12th April 2010, 14:59

   As an addition to the above - I would try and research a bit first if I was you , to see if it is in fact possible to get a new key coded. Seems Citroen think it can be done, if they are asking for £100. May be possible to get this much cheaper from a specialist autolocks company. Just think before you splash the cash.
7. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #7 12th April 2010, 15:01

   got to the scrappy.
   
   get:
   ignition barrell and imobizliser
   door locks
   petrol cap
   boot lock
   
   and the keys for that car, then change them all over...
   
   i know id rather pay the 100 bob
8. hjdavies L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 pontypridd Posts: 72 02 saxo furio 15" team dynamics monzas in silver

   #8 12th April 2010, 15:02

   cheers mate
   ill get in touch with someone whos breaking one
   see if i can get a full set of the stuff then take them to a mate of mine who does tha kinda thing
   or i could say fuckit and just fork out the 100 quid
   thanks for the help guys much appreciated
9. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #9 12th April 2010, 15:05

   personally the 100, to shitroen
   
   as im nut sure if the imobiliser is tailored for that ecu, so thats why i said you made need the ecu for the correct ignition barrell and keys.
   
   pretty sure it would work, as the chip in the keys would be suited to that imobiliser...