Citroen C2, C3 Picasso, C4, C5, C6, DS3 & DS4 - 2 button flip key shell without battery holder - no electronics

This style of flip key shell is used with Citroen models including:

The key blade used in this flip key shell is also used with come models of Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Smart & Toyota. 

Things to note on this particular key shell are the position of the buttons on the front of the shell which are centred & pretty much equal in size and of course the shape of the key blade.

This flip key shell is designed to be used with remote circuit boards where the battery holder is part of the part of the circuit board. If your flip key has the battery fitted in a battery holder in the back section of the flip key shell you will need a different shell to this one. You can see examples of both types of shells in the photos attached.

The CIT1 key profile is milled out, up through the centre of the key blade. It looks very similar to the HU83 or HU-HCA key profile which is also used for lots of Peugeot models. The thing to check is the CIT-1 key has no grooves in the edge of the key blade where as the HU83 has a round bottom groove running along both edges of the key blade.

There are very similar looking keys with the same shape remote part using other key blade profiles so please take a good look before ordering.

You don't have to replace your entire key just because the shell is damaged or the key blade has broken away from the plastic head.

Here we offer you a top quality replacement flip-key shell for your old broken flip-key. Having a key covered in tape to hold it together or with holes in the buttons is never a good look and can be a real frustration.

The kit includes the front and back sections of the key shell with the flip-key mechanism being moulded into the back section. Even though this is an aftermarket key shell, there is a square recess in the back cover to place a logo sticker. This square measures 15.5 mm x 15.5 mm and we sell a number of aftermarket logo stickers if you wish to make your new shell look that little bit smarter.

Please note these logo stickers are not genuine and are only intended to be used with aftermarket shells such as this. They by no means are intended to imply that the item is a genuine part and should not be used by the end user to make such an inference.

Swapping over your remote into the new shell is pretty easy to do yourself or come into our shop and we will swap them over for you, cut the key blade and test the battery for you.

Please note we do charge a fee of $50 for this service and this is only offered at our shop in East Victoria Park, WA 6101.

If you do not live close by you can swap over the remote yourself and have the key blade cut at your local locksmith or key cutting kiosk. This type of key cutting is usually referred to as laser cut or wave cut. 

To swap over the remote, first you will need to open the shell, which can be done by using a flat blade screw driver placed in the slot at the end where the key ring attaches. Gently twist to open the case. Next remove the circuit board from your old key and place it to one side. The transponder chip in this type of key is part of the circuit board.

Now check that the circuit board is clean and does not have any corrosion or dirt on it. If it does and you wish to clean it, use PCB cleaner but make sure no battery is connected to the board. This is very important as if you spray PCB cleaner on the board and there is still a power source i.e. a battery connected you can seriously damage the circuit. Use a lint free cloth to very gently clean the circuit board.

Once cleaned allow at least 20 minutes for PCB cleaner to evaporate before replacing the battery.

While the battery is out of the battery holder, you can test to see it has 3 volts using a multi-meter if you have one.

Once the cleaner has fully evaporated you can replace the battery in its holder and place the remote in the new key shell. Secure the front cover and now your key is ready to be duplicated at your local locksmith shop or key cutting kiosk.

It is always wise to use a reputable key cutting shop to ensure your key is cut accurately as even the smallest variance in the dimensions can prevent the key from working correctly. We calibrate our key machine regularly to ensure it is working to the most accurate level possible.

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