[Solved] DIY method for retrieving PIN from Citroen C5 Tourer 30 HDiF ECU?

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Darthvader
Member since March 2023 • 110 posts

Need my Citroen C5 Tourer 30 HDiF's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 03, 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 Tourer 30 HDiF. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Gamemaster
Member • 134 posts

Been here before with my Citroen C5 Tourer 30 HDiF. Let’s see if this one works.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 78 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Citroen C5 Tourer 30 HDiF.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 67 posts

Been stuck with my Citroen C5 Tourer 30 HDiF for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 66 posts

Trying this out on my Citroen C5 Tourer 30 HDiF today—hoping it works.

May 07, 2025 Reply

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