How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Replacement Keys
If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are in search of replacement, it's recommended that you go to a reputable auto locksmith. It will save you both time and money. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and present your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. Once it does you'll need to return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This can be a long and expensive process.
Citroen has a variety of key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models use the key fob to unlock the door at the distance, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of keys have transponder chips that are used to connect with your car. The chip is in the key and must be programmed to match your car.
A technician on the move will come to you to resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They will have all the diagnostic equipment required to complete the task and won't charge the same amount that dealers would.
Transponder Chips
The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to avoid wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a method commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a transponder key the chip inside will disable the immobilizer on your vehicle if an incorrect key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.
Transponder chips on your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store them in a safe place. If they're stolen or lost, a professional mobile locksmith can utilize the equipment they carry in their van to reprogram your new key so that it will be compatible with your car again. This will cost much less than a dealership will charge for a new set of keys.
A key with a transponder can simplify your life if you enjoy kayaking, fishing or surfing. This type of key can be placed in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't wish to carry a key made of metal with you.
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The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you have a hard time remembering where you have put things, you can try placing the spare key in a location that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put items, consider purchasing a keyring in a bright color or pattern.
Prior to 1997, Citroen cars and vans don't utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively simple and can be done on-site. Since 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.
If your Citroen keys for your van or car have been lost or stolen you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to order replacement keys. They can take up five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time required by the dealership, and at a lower cost.
We can also reprogram damaged Citroen remote control (fob) keys that can easily become out of synch with the vehicle. This is not something that is done by your local mechanic or garage, but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to do this efficiently and quickly.