How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Keys Replacement

If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are searching for a replacement, it is best to go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you both time and money. You will need to bring your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents in order to receive a replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. When it arrives you must come back in to have the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This can be very expensive and time-consuming.

Citroen has a variety of keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Certain models come with a key fob that unlocks the door from an afar, while 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 the car. The chip is embedded into the key and must be programmed to the car you own.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your location and re-synchronize the keys with your car. They will have the appropriate equipment needed for this job, and they won't charge you nearly as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip in your key is designed to block the hot-wiring of your car. This is a technique commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if an incorrect key is used to start it. This technology is very efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys if it's lost or stolen by using the equipment they have in their van. This will cost much less than the dealership would charge for a new set of keys.

If you enjoy fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chips can make your life much easier. Rather than having to worry about carrying a metal key with you in case you need to lock your vehicle while you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be safely left on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys stolen or lost

The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, try putting the spare key in a location that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you put things, consider buying a keyring in a bright colour or pattern.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't utilize transponders, so creating an spare can be done on the site. From 1998 the vehicles will all have transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If you've lost or stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van you'll need to visit your dealer and bring your V5 and ID to make an order for replacements. They could take up to five days to arrive and need to be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction the time required at the dealership, and at a lower price.

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians have the right equipment to accomplish this task swiftly and efficiently.