[Verified] Dealer being difficult about Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback key code

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Flyingmonk
Member since June 2022 • 108 posts

Where's the key code located on a Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback for key programming?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 612 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Lasertag
Member • 90 posts

I think my Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 18 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback. Thanks!

January 18, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 87 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 123 posts

Trying this out on my Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback today—hoping it works.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 59 posts

This thread might save my Citroen C5 X Shine Hatchback. Thanks everyone!

January 21, 2025 Reply

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