How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you have lost your primary citroen c4 key fob replacement car key and are looking for a replacement, it is recommended that you go to an auto locksmith you can trust. It will save you time and money. In a dealership, you must bring your vehicle in and provide your identity documents to purchase the replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. When it arrives you must return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This can be a long and expensive process.

There are several different types of Citroen keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle is. Certain models have keys that unlock the doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition in order to start your car. Keys with this feature are equipped with a transponder which allows them to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded into the key and must be programmed to your specific car.

A mobile technician can come to your location and re-synchronize the keys with your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment for diagnostics needed to do this job and they won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips that are in your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own a key with a chip, it will shut off your immobilizer in the event that the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys can be out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store them in a safe place. If they're stolen or lost A professional locksmith will use the equipment they carry in their van to reprogram the new key so that it will work with your car again. The cost will be much lower for this service than at the dealership.

A transponder-equipped key will make life easier for you in case you enjoy kayaking fishing or surfing. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key with you in the event that you have to lock your car when you're out, this kind key is water-resistant and can be left in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

Lost or Stolen Keys

Make sure you keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you're likely to forget the place you put something, put the spare key somewhere that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're struggling to keep track of items like this, you might want to consider purchasing a keyring with a bright design or color to make it easy to locate.

Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans didn't have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively simple and can be done on-site. From 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.

If you have lost or have stolen your citroen car keys van or car keys You will need to go to your dealer and show your V5 along with your ID to order replacements. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction than the time it takes the dealership, and for 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 necessary equipment in their vans to accomplish this quickly and efficiently.