[Closed] Looking for my CITROEN C8 2200 HDI's key code to program a new key

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Grace
Member since July 2023 • 137 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my CITROEN C8 2200 HDI?

Posted on April 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Javaking
Member • 99 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my CITROEN C8 2200 HDI. Trying this instead.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 123 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 CITROEN C8 2200 HDI.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 36 posts

My CITROEN C8 2200 HDI refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 45 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 CITROEN C8 2200 HDI?

April 13, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 131 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the CITROEN C8 2200 HDI?

April 14, 2025 Reply

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