How to Use Your Citroen Key Fob Smartly

Many car owners are unaware that their key fobs come with some really cool features. These techniques can be useful when you need to summon your car such as Tesla or to deter home invasions.

Key fobs are prone to a great deal of physical damage, and they're not indestructible. It's fairly simple to repair a dead keyfob.

Keyless Entry

Modern vehicles are equipped with key fobs which allow the owner to open and start the car without having insert a physical key into the ignition barrel. These keys have a transponder chip which sends a coded signal to the car whenever it is inserted. Only if it is correct is the vehicle able to start.

Certain key fobs include several features that the owners may not be aware of but could prove useful in the event of. There are several things you can do if your citroen's main fob isn't working. It could be caused by a falling object damaging the internal chip, or it could be that it has simply stopped working.

Firstly, you should check the battery of your key fob. This is usually the cause of many of the issues described above, as a low or dead battery can stop the key fob from transmitting its signals to the receiver module inside the car. Replacing the battery is simple and can be done at home. Examine for any water damage on the key fob as this could also cause it to cease functioning. After replacing the battery, re-installing the key fob inside the ignition can help restore its function. It is a good idea also to test the locking and unlock functions for all the buttons on the key fob.

Remote locking

If your remote doesn't respond when you press the unlock button on your key fob, it may be because the battery is dead. The remote needs to be reprogrammed in order to work with your vehicle if this is the situation. The procedure is different for each model of car, but generally, it's the same. You should examine all buttons on your key fob prior to when you start to ensure that none are broken.

Examine whether the key fob could be damaged through blunt force, water or circuit board scratch marks. You'll have to disassemble the key fob to inspect its internal components. If the battery connector's terminals have become damaged or have become loose and need to be re-soldered, careful insertion into place can bring your key fob back to working condition.

Certain models of key fobs have one "Panic" button. This button is meant to scare off potential thieves, particularly if you are in a remote location like an underground parking garage. The function isn't 100% secure, but it can stop criminals trying to steal your car or break into your home. When you press the panic button will make loud sounds that scare anyone who is near it.

Engine Start

It is possible to turn your car on or off using a unique key fob. The system makes sure that the engine will only come on if the key fob is located close to. This feature is especially useful in colder weather as it allows you to preheat or precool your car from the convenience of your home.

If your car shows an error message saying "key citroen not detected" Try holding the keyfob near the steering column or in some modern vehicles, put it in the central armrest bin, dashboard or cupholder. It should then be able to use the keyfob to press START to start the car.

Reprogramming a Citroen key fob to lock and unlocking is fairly simple to do it yourself. To program a keyfob to enable push-start is more complicated and requires expert knowledge and equipment. We are experts in this field in case you've lost your key fob, or require assistance getting it started contact us.

Since 1998, all Citroen key transponders are used (also known as chips). These need to be programmed. This is a bit more difficult, especially for citroen Picasso Key Fob lost key situations however, we can fix the majority of cars, even if all keys are missing.

Battery Warning Light

If you notice a yellow/orange light with swirls appearing on your dashboard, it could be the citroen's traction control system. It is important to seek assistance from a certified mechanic or citroen picasso Key Fob dealer to resolve the issue. It won't impact driving, however it should be investigated as it may require a system service resolve the issue.

The key fob's battery warning icon on your dashboard could suggest that the batteries in the key fob have very low levels. The batteries will have to be replaced. This is a simple process and can be done while on the road because most keys can be opened to let the new batteries to go in. Most electronics stores carry the CR2025 and CR2032 3-Volt batteries. Check your owner's manual for the details or YouTube videos on how to use this.

From 1998 all Citroen automobiles were equipped with transponders in their keys, which have to be programmed to the vehicle. This is much more straight forward than in the past and we can do this on site including the case of a lost key. Keys of the past used a chip with fixed codes such as the philips type 33. We are able to make spare key for these models but they'll need the key code of the vehicle to program them.