[Free Fix] Citron C4 Picasso keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Jumpman
Member since July 2022 • 118 posts

Need my Citron C4 Picasso's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 788 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citron C4 Picasso. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Laughingman
Member • 35 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Citron C4 Picasso this hard?!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 142 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Citron C4 Picasso?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 121 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Citron C4 Picasso too.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 41 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Citron C4 Picasso.

October 06, 2024 Reply

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