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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you have lost your primary Citroen car key and are seeking an alternative, it's recommended that you go to a reputable auto locksmith. It will save you time and money. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle to the dealership and replacement citroen key show the necessary identification documents to request the key replacement. It will take between two and five days for the key to arrive. After it arrives you'll need to come back in to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This can be costly and time-consuming.

Citroen has a variety of key types, depending on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models use keys that open the door at an afar, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of keys have transponder chips which are used to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded into the key and needs to be programmed to the car you own.

A mobile technician will be able to visit your home and re-synchronize the key with your car. They'll have the diagnostic equipment that is needed to accomplish this task, and they won't charge you the same amount as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to protect your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you own transponder keys that has a chip inside, replacement citroen key it will disable the immobilizer on your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key in the event of theft or loss using the equipment in their van. You'll pay much less for this service than you would at an auto dealer.

If you like surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having an ignition key that has transponder chips can make life easier. This kind of key can be left in your surfboard or fishing pole if there is no need to carry a metal one with you.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare secure. If you have a difficult time remembering where you put things, you can try placing the spare key in a place that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you have put things, consider buying keys in a vibrant colour or pattern.

Prior to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans did not use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed at the site. From 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with a transponder which needs to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.

If you have lost or have stolen your Citroen van or car keys You will need to go to your dealer and show your V5 along with your ID to purchase replacement keys. They could take up to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program replacement car keys citroen keys for you in only a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and at a cheaper price.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be accomplished by your local garage or Mechanic, but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans for doing this fast and efficiently.