[Confirmed Fix] Dealer charging $150 for Citroen Xsara Picasso 16i key code - alternatives?

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Betamax
Member since September 2022 • 80 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Citroen Xsara Picasso 16i

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen Xsara Picasso 16i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Jazzcat
Member • 102 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Citroen Xsara Picasso 16i too.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 149 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Citroen Xsara Picasso 16i, following this thread.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 17 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Citroen Xsara Picasso 16i too.

April 17, 2025 Reply

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