How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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If you've lost your only Citroen car key and are in search of replacement, it's best to find an auto locksmith you can trust. This is because it will reduce the cost and stress. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and present your identity documents to purchase the key replacement. The key will arrive between two and five business days. You'll have to go back to the dealership to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This could be very costly and time consuming.

Citroen has a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models use keys that open the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys are equipped with a transponder, which allows them to connect with the car. The chip embedded in the key has to be programmed for your specific car.

A technician on the move will come to you and resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have all the diagnostic equipment needed to complete the task and will not charge the same amount that dealers would.

Transponder Chips

The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to block hot-wiring your vehicle. This is a method commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own an ignition key that has a chip, it will disable your immobilizer in the event that the wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is very effective in preventing car theft.

Transponder chips in your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's crucial to keep them in a safe place. If they're stolen or lost A professional locksmith can utilize the equipment they have in their van to reprogram the new key to work with your car again. This will cost less than a dealer will charge for the replacement of keys.

If you enjoy fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys with transponder chip could make your life much easier. This kind of key can be left in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't want to carry a steel key with you.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

Keep a spare key in a place that is 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 location that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping things like this, you might want to consider purchasing the keyring in a bright color or pattern so it's easy to find.

Up to 1997 Citroen cars and vans don't make use of transponders. Therefore, making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on-site. Since 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.

If you've lost or stolen your Citroen van or car keys you'll need to go to your dealer and show your V5 along with your ID to order replacements. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive, and they must be programmed to your vehicle before you can drive it. We can program and cut keys for replacement citroen c1 key in a fraction of the time that it takes at the dealership, and for less.

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of synch with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the necessary equipment to accomplish this task quickly and efficiently.