[Free Fix] My Citroen C4 Picasso Shine Mini only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Zetajones
Member since October 2021 • 120 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Citroen C4 Picasso Shine Mini for key programming?

Posted on March 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C4 Picasso Shine Mini. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 19, 2025

Replies (3)

Vectorprime
Member • 26 posts

Using this on my Citroen C4 Picasso Shine Mini now. Hope it works.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 90 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Citroen C4 Picasso Shine Mini.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 36 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Citroen C4 Picasso Shine Mini. Huge thanks!

March 21, 2025 Reply

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