[Answered] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to CITROEN C5 2200 HDI

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Electriceel
Member since October 2022 • 103 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my CITROEN C5 2200 HDI?

Posted on January 23, 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 2200 HDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Vectorprime
Member • 140 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's CITROEN C5 2200 HDI. Giving it a go myself.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 12 posts

I tried this with my CITROEN C5 2200 HDI but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 25, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 107 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my CITROEN C5 2200 HDI.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 22 posts

Looking for the same thing for my CITROEN C5 2200 HDI, hope someone can help.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 115 posts

My CITROEN C5 2200 HDI has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 28, 2025 Reply

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