[Solved] Keyless entry fails on Citroen C Zero - immobilizer active?

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Lasertag
Member since December 2021 • 128 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Citroen C Zero key?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1951 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C Zero. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Icedragon
Member • 123 posts

My Citroen C Zero might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 106 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Citroen C Zero?

January 15, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 31 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Citroen C Zero!

January 16, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 109 posts

This just might solve my Citroen C Zero's ignition issue.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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