How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

It is recommended to call an experienced auto locksmith when you have lost the only Citroen key you have and require an alternative. It will save you both money and time. You will need to bring your car to the dealership and show your identification documents in order to get a new key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. Once it arrives then you'll have to come back in to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This can be costly and time consuming.

Citroen offers several different key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models come with keys that open the door at a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of these keys come with transponder chips which are used to connect with your car. The chip is embedded in the key, and needs to be programmed to match your car.

A technician from the mobile will come to you and resynchronize the key to your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment for diagnostics needed to accomplish this task and will not cost you nearly as much as a dealership.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips on your keys are designed to keep your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly employed by thieves to steal cars. If you have a transponder key that contains a chip, it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

The transponder chips on your citroen remote key replacement ds3 keys may be out of sync with your vehicle at times and it's essential to keep them safe. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment that is in their van. This will cost less than a dealer will charge for a new set of keys.

A transponder-equipped key will make life easier for you when you love kayaking, fishing, or surfing. Rather than having to worry about taking a metal key with you in the event you need to lock your car while you're on vacation, this type key is water-resistant and can be left in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys stolen or lost

The best way to avoid losing your citroen c1 key fob keys is to keep a spare safe. If you're inclined to forget where you put something, place the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're struggling to keep the track of things like this, consider purchasing a keyring with a bright design or color that makes it easy to locate.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders, so making an spare is possible at the website. Since 1998 the vehicles will all have a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen keys for your van or car have been lost or stolen you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction of than the time it takes the dealership, and at a lower price.

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