How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Key Replacement
If you have lost your one Citroen car key and are looking for a replacement, it is recommended that you go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you time and money. You will need to bring your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents to receive a replacement key. The key will be delivered between two and five business days. After it arrives you must return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This is time-consuming and costly.
Citroen offers a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models feature an electronic key fob that opens the door from the distance, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys come with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with your car. The chip embedded in the key has to be programmed to work with your specific car.
A mobile technician will come to your location and re-synchronize your car key your car. They'll have all the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and will not charge as much as an auto dealer would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips on your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a transponder key the chip inside will turn off the immobilizer of your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is very efficient in preventing theft of cars.
Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key if it's lost or stolen using the equipment in their van. This will cost you far less than a dealership will charge for the replacement of keys.
If you are a fan of surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys that have a transponder chip can make life easier. This kind of key can be placed in your fishing or surfboard pole if it isn't necessary to carry a key made of metal with you.
Lost or Stolen Keys
Keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you have a hard time remembering where you have put things, try putting the spare key in a spot that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping track of items like this, consider purchasing a keyring with a bright color or pattern so it's easy to find.
Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans did not utilize transponders, therefore making an extra key is simple and can be done on site. The vehicles that were manufactured from 1998 and onwards will have a transponder inside them that must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen keys to your van or car have been stolen or lost you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed to your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time that it takes the dealership, and at a cheaper price.
We can also reprogram damaged Citroen remote control (fob) keys that are easily out of sync with your vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the equipment to perform this task efficiently and quickly.