[Resolved] Citroen Berlingo Van Base XL only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Frostbite
Member since February 2023 • 38 posts

How can I access my Citroen Berlingo Van Base XL's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen Berlingo Van Base XL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 10, 2025

Replies (4)

Goldengate
Member • 103 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Citroen Berlingo Van Base XL. Giving it a go myself.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 148 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Citroen Berlingo Van Base XL.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 83 posts

My Citroen Berlingo Van Base XL won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 141 posts

My Citroen Berlingo Van Base XL refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 13, 2025 Reply

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