[Solution] Does a 2010 Citroen C3 III have a key code or just a PIN?

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Luckyluke
Member since April 2023 • 124 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Citroen C3 III

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C3 III. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Iceberg
Member • 113 posts

My Citroen C3 III won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 130 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Citroen C3 III—might work for mine too.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 71 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Citroen C3 III.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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