How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen Xsara Picasso Key DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are seeking replacement, it's recommended that you go to an auto locksmith that you trust. It will save you both money and time. In a dealership, you must bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to order the key replacement. It can take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. When it arrives you must return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This can be costly and time consuming.

There are several different types of Citroen keys, based on what model and year your vehicle is. Some models feature keys that open the door at the distance, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The keys are fitted with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with the car. The chip is in the key, and needs to be programmed to your specific car.

A technician on the move will come to you and resynchronize the key to your vehicle. They will have the appropriate tools for diagnosing to do this job and will not cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a technique commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys that have chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer when the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. 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 important to store them safely. If they're lost or stolen A professional locksmith can utilize the equipment inside their van to reprogram the new key so that it will work with your vehicle again. You'll pay less for this service than at a dealership.

A transponder-equipped key can simplify your life if you enjoy kayaking, fishing, or surfing. This type of key can be tucked away in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a metal key with you.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

Keep a spare key somewhere safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult recalling where you keep things, you can try placing the spare key in an area that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you're struggling to keep things such as this, think about buying the keyring in a bright pattern or color so that it's easy to locate.

citroen berlingo key vans and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders. Therefore, making an extra is possible at the website. All vehicles made from 1998 onwards will come with a transponder in them which must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen keys to your van or car have been stolen or citroen xsara picasso key lost, you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and Citroen xsara Picasso key ID to request replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive and they will need to be programmed into your vehicle before you can drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership and at a lower cost.

We also can reprogram the faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of synch with the vehicle. This is not something that can be done by your local mechanic or garage, but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans to accomplish this quickly and efficiently.