[Solved] Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Citroen C5 X Shine Pack?

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Quickdraw
Member since October 2022 • 128 posts

Looking for my Citroen C5 X Shine Pack's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 02, 2024
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Posted on August 03, 2024

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Captaincrunch
Member • 11 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Citroen C5 X Shine Pack.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 133 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Citroen C5 X Shine Pack.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 118 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Citroen C5 X Shine Pack, hope someone can help.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 114 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Citroen C5 X Shine Pack. This is a lifesaver.

August 06, 2024 Reply
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August 07, 2024 Reply

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