[Free Fix] Locked out of my Citroen C3, missing PIN code

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Irongiant
Member since February 2022 • 11 posts

Looking for my Citroen C3's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 102 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Citroen C3.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 67 posts

Anyone try this on a Citroen C3 with push-button start?

October 05, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 27 posts

I think my Citroen C3 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 72 posts

Just what I needed! My Citroen C3 has been acting up lately.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 14 posts

Key code problems with my Citroen C3 as well. Subscribed!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 47 posts

Key code problems with my Citroen C3 as well. Subscribed!

October 09, 2024 Reply

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