Does anyone have any Lishi decoding tips?

[rapidlocksmiths]

regarding renault , psa and smart car models that use the VA2 key blade ;

with renault models using VA2 blade , you will find that all use VA6 lishi with 4 lifters on 1234Q5678H series , none use the VA2T

citroen all DS models and alot of models after 2010/2011 use the va6 tool on 1234Q5678H series and not the VA2T

peugeot most use VA2T tool ABCDEF series

smart car uses VA6 tool 1234Q5678H series

the main exceptions are

citroen berlingo , peugeot partner these have always used the VA2T ABCDEF series and never used the 1234Q5678H series

citroen C1 , peugeot 107 and toyota aygo used the va6 tool on 1234Q5678H series.

its all quite simple when you know your keys , series , change years and what model uses what tool , the boring time consuming study , but an essential part of being a locksmith .

clio 3 all keys lost id expect to use lishi VA6 4 lifter tool to pick and decode the lock , cut the key , program key and be done in 12 to 15 minutes start to finish, the tool is very accurate when used correctly .

some 2021 models of psa use 7 cuts , the VA8 tool gets these fine
some toyota use 8 cuts on key , the va8 tool also gets these

but all use same va2 blade .