How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are in search of a replacement, it is recommended that you go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you time and money. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. The key will arrive between two and five business days. You'll have to go back to the dealer to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be costly and time consuming.

Citroen offers several different keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models use an electronic key fob that opens the door at some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The keys are fitted with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with the car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed to work with your specific car.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your place and re-synchronize the key with your vehicle. They will have all the necessary diagnostic equipment to complete the task and won't charge more than a dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips that are in your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly employed by thieves to steal cars. If you have a transponder key, the chip inside it will shut down the immobilizer in 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 be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. You'll pay less for this service than you would at an auto dealer.

If you love surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys with transponder chips can make your life much easier. Rather than having to worry about taking a key made of steel with you in case you have to lock your vehicle while you're on vacation, this type key is water-resistant and can be tucked away on your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

Keys stolen or lost

Keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you have a hard time remembering where you put things, try putting the spare key in an area that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you're struggling to keep the track of things like this, consider buying an item that is bright in color or pattern so it's easy to locate.

Prior to 1997 Citroen cars and vans don't use transponders so making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made at the site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will have a transponder inside it that needs to be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.

If you have lost or stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van you must go to your dealer and show your V5 along with your ID to purchase replacement keys. Then they can take two to five days to arrive and they will need to be programmed into your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction the time required at the dealership, and at cheaper prices.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be accomplished by your local garage or Mechanic but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans for doing this swiftly and efficiently.