[It Worked!] My Citroen DS5 fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Karmaking
Member since October 2021 • 74 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Citroen DS5 for programming keys?

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1230 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen DS5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Invisible
Member • 80 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Citroen DS5?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 117 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Citroen DS5 for a while.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 97 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Citroen DS5, thanks for posting!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 124 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Citroen DS5?

May 08, 2025 Reply

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