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Citroen cars prior to 1997 used keys that did not have a transponder. These keys can be programmed with no any special equipment available on-site.

If your key fob isn't working it could be down to a number of different causes like worn buttons or battery contacts not making contact or water damage to the receiver module, or key issues.

Troubleshooting

Fault diagnosis is the process of pinpointing the root cause of problems, up to the point that corrective action can be taken. This is often referred by the term fault isolation and is a crucial component of operations management automaton systems. It comprises three steps: localization, estimation, and detection.

The most common methods of fault diagnosis use simulation to determine the possible responses a test could have when there are various faults, and then record the expected results in a database. After the test is completed, the actual results of the experiment are compared with the expected ones. If the actual results are same as the expected results then the issue is discovered. The process of identifying errors is typically iterative and described as a diagnosis tree.

A car remote key could become out of sync with your vehicle and cause it to stop working correctly. This can be easily fixed by an experienced technician on the move with the proper equipment, saving you money over a dealership service. Technicians with this type of equipment can use a specific tool to activate the remote of your citroen van key replacement returning it to working in conjunction along with the vehicle. This is a fast and simple procedure that can be completed in less than five minutes. Repeat this procedure for a second plip in case the first one does not work.

Dead Coin Battery

A dead battery in the coin is the most common reason for a jumpy key fob that won't lock or unlock. The button cell battery inside the key fob is secured by retaining clips made of steel. As time passes these clips may become weaker and looser. Replace the battery you have used with a brand new one of the same size, Citroen Xsara Key voltage and specifications. Make sure the metal retainer clip is correctly installed. A button cell battery replaced incorrectly can damage the electronic chip.

Key Fob Faulty

There are several things that could be wrong with your Citroen dispatch remote key. The most common cause is the battery being dead, but it could also be a damaged or defective transmitter. The fob may be vibrating and the lights not working. In this case you must contact an auto locksmith to fix the issue.

The remote car key, also known as the smart key uses a transponder in the head to communicate with the immobiliser system in the car and allows it to start when you insert the key. The majority of customers love these keys due to the fact that they are convenient and reliable. The keys are also very robust and can be dropped, squeezed, or moved around, in contrast to those old flip key models which are now discarded.

However it is important to remember that if the key isn't able to start your car, then it is likely that the issue lies with the immobiliser system in the vehicle, not the key itself. Replacing the key isn't enough and it has to be reprogrammed by an auto locksmith who has the correct equipment. This will require a new transponder chip be programmed into the key to ensure that it is compatible with the car and can unlock and open it from a distance, without having to physically reach the door lock.

Faulty Receiver Module

The remote keyless receiver module lets your key fobs and vehicle to communicate. If you've verified that the coin batteries are still working and reprogrammed the key fobs, but they still don't work, it could be the receiver module.

It could have stopped sending radio frequency signals or it could be faulty because of ageing. This is a typical issue and an auto locksmith will have to replace it.

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Replacement remote key casing with rubber buttons for Citroen Jumpy. This item is not in the original packaging. It was made by PSA Group for Delphi. This can be supplied blank (uncut) or cut to fit your vehicle, look up the 'Key Cutting Info tab above for further details.