[Resolved] Getting key code for CITROEN C5 2000 HDI with keyless entry

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Jumpman
Member since July 2022 • 60 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my CITROEN C5 2000 HDI?

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the CITROEN C5 2000 HDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Lightspeed
Member • 21 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old CITROEN C5 2000 HDI.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 49 posts

My CITROEN C5 2000 HDI won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 92 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my CITROEN C5 2000 HDI this weekend.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 42 posts

I’m in the same boat with my CITROEN C5 2000 HDI. This looks promising.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 135 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a CITROEN C5 2000 HDI.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 18 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my CITROEN C5 2000 HDI!

April 28, 2025 Reply

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