Keys

craigbooth · Unread post by **craigbooth** » 19 Nov 2010, 19:54

Hi Guys,
i bought the C5 in october this year i wont lie i have had a few issues (and still have) the latest one i am trying to resolve is that when i bought the car i was given one key

the same as this
i would like to have a fob but because i dont already have one i understand i need the ''credit card'' that comes with the car from new but after buying the car i discovered it had been a taxi etc and so the ''credit card'' will have gone after it was a week old no doubt, it is a 2003 c5 hdi 2.0 and it is either the lx or the sx car says one log book says other and the same happens when searching for the reg some sites say one some say the other any way i would like to know how i can get a fob without spending citroen dealership money any ideas??

spider · Unread post by **spider** » 19 Nov 2010, 20:33

Not without the 'credit card'

The card contains the transponder code.

If its been lost, the dealer can supply the code (at a charge, expect around £40 for the privilege) , if you do go down this route ensure you also get the key number (the actual blade number) and anything else relevant to that car, as you would be charged again for information if needed.

Once you have the code (four numerals / digits) you then need a dealer or someone with a Lexia to code a key in.

If the transponder has been changed (unlikely) then the code may not work.

I know its too late now but personally I would ask for at least £100 off a car that did not have a (working) remote OR the card present.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 19 Nov 2010, 20:48

Theres also a Fourm member on here who CAN get the Card code... He did for me, I think it was MikeT.....

Paul

Unread post by **RichardW** » 19 Nov 2010, 21:09

From service.citroen:

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT
0000616075 CODE CARD 19.87 GBP 23.35 GBP 23.35 GBP

0000616086 CODE LABEL 2.15 GBP 2.53 GBP 2.53 GBP

Not sure what the code label is - but it requires the VIN to be specified at time of order, but if it does have the code on it, then it is a much cheaper way of getting the number. Bet the dealer won't tell you that!

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 19 Nov 2010, 21:11

IIRC dealers charge £15 for the code.

craigbooth · Unread post by **craigbooth** » 19 Nov 2010, 23:16

cheers guys,
i got a reasonable deal on the car so i kind of expected issues this is a minor one but thanks if i can get code for 15 - 20 quide then im happy at that.
now i just need to figure out why the damn thing goes in limp home mode every time i get to 70 mph.

JamesQB · Unread post by **JamesQB** » 20 Nov 2010, 00:48

Wouldn't the label just refer to the adhesive label usually placed on a pillar which has VIN number, paint code, engine code, etc., written on it? I'm pretty sure such labels do not have the immobiliser code, for obvious reasons...

If there is a way of getting the code for free, I'd be interested because my car came without one. Mind you, it's a Renault, not a Citroen.

Re: limp home mode at 70mph... turbo pressure not at correct level when under speed and load? Sounds like you need a Lexia session.

craigbooth · Unread post by **craigbooth** » 20 Nov 2010, 09:59

yeah thats what i am starting to think i am a bit reluctant to plug it in i might find stuff i dont want to know ...

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 20 Nov 2010, 10:17

The best option has to be get the key code and key ready to be coded then get in contact with a Lexia owner from the forum who can then code the keys to your car and investigate the limp home mode.

craigbooth · Unread post by **craigbooth** » 20 Nov 2010, 10:23

yeah thats what i will do thanks guys

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 20 Nov 2010, 21:02

To get a key from the dealers is expensive, though you should be able to code a key and fit a new blade to the standard C5 flip key. They are usually available on ebay.

If your car is an LX, it will have steel wheels, black bumper rub strips and manual air conditioning. An LX can be either 90 or 110BHP in the 2.0HDi, Which is yours?

SX has dual zone climate control, alloys, colour rubbing strips, auto ligts & wipers etc. All SX HDis are 110bhps.

craigbooth · Unread post by **craigbooth** » 22 Nov 2010, 07:41

in that case its the sx alloys duel climate colour coded etc

Unread post by **myglaren** » 22 Nov 2010, 09:15

There should be an "SX" badge on the black triangle on the rear doors, above the handle.

craigbooth · Unread post by **craigbooth** » 22 Nov 2010, 18:27

1 door has lx and the other has nothing but i think it is a replacement door from what i have read about the rest of the car.

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 22 Nov 2010, 22:36

myglaren wrote:There should be an "SX" badge on the black triangle on the rear doors, above the handle.

Not on the Hatch Steve, or not normally anyway. Estates are badged SX on the rear doors.