[Issue Closed] Citroen C5 Aircross Plugin Hybrid immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Frostymug
Member since July 2022 • 37 posts

Where's the key code located on a Citroen C5 Aircross Plugin Hybrid for key programming?

Posted on May 09, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C5 Aircross Plugin Hybrid. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 10, 2025

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Goldeneye
Member • 53 posts

My Citroen C5 Aircross Plugin Hybrid's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 10, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 20 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Citroen C5 Aircross Plugin Hybrid. Need the code badly.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 52 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Citroen C5 Aircross Plugin Hybrid this weekend.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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