How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Key Replacement
It is recommended to contact an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost the only Citroen key you have and need to replace it. It will save you both money and time. You'll have to bring your car to the dealer and show your identification documents in order to get a new key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. Once it does, you will have to return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This can be expensive and time-consuming.
Citroen offers several different key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models feature the key fob to unlock the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most of these keys have transponder chips that are used to communicate with your car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed for your specific car.
A technician on the move will come to you and resynchronize your keys with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment for diagnostics needed to complete this task and will not cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip in your key is designed to prevent the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a technique commonly used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a key with a chip, it will disable your immobilizer if the incorrect key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely effective in preventing car theft.
Transponder chips on your Citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store them in a safe place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. You will pay much less for this service than at the dealership.
If G28 like surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, an ignition key that has transponder chips can make your life much easier. This type of key can be tucked away on your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't want to carry a key made of metal with you.
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Keep a spare key in a place that is safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult time remembering where you put things, you can try placing the spare key in a spot that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping the track of things like this, consider buying keys with a striking design or color that makes it easy to locate.
Up to 1997 Citroen cars and vans don't have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively easy and can be done at the site. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will come with a transponder built into them that must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialized equipment.
If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been stolen or lost you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed to your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and for cheaper prices.
We also can reprogram the faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys that are easily out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians have the right tools to accomplish this task efficiently and quickly.