How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are searching for replacement, it's recommended that you go to a reputable auto locksmith. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. At a dealership, you will be required to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show the necessary identification documents to request the key replacement. It can take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. After it arrives you'll need to come back in to have the replacement citroen car keys key programmed into your car. This can be expensive and time consuming.

Citroen offers several different keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Certain models have keys that open the door at the distance, Citroen C4 Replacement Key whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most of these keys have transponder chips which are used to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded in the key and has to be programmed to match your car.

A mobile technician will visit your home and re-synchronize the key with your car. They will have the appropriate equipment needed for this job and they won't cost you the same amount as a dealership.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips that are in your keys are designed to protect your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly used by thieves to steal cars. If you own a key with a chip, it will disable your immobilizer when the wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. The cost will be much lower for this service than at an auto dealer.

If you like fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys that have transponder chip could make life easier. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key with you in case you have to lock your car when you're out, this kind of key is waterproof and can be safely left on your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

Keys lost or stolen

Keep a spare key somewhere secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you're prone to forgetting the place you put something, put the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put things, consider buying keys in a vibrant colour or pattern.

Up to 1997 citroen c4 replacement key vehicles and vans didn't utilize transponders, therefore making an extra key is easy and can be made on the spot. Since 1998 all vehicles will come with a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen keys for your van or car have been stolen or lost you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to order replacement keys. They can take up five days to arrive and need to be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can program and cut replacement keys in a fraction the time that it takes at the dealership, and at cheaper prices.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be handled by your local garage or Mechanic but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to do this fast and efficiently.