How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

It is recommended that you contact an experienced auto locksmith when you've lost the only citroen dispatch key fob replacement key you have and require a replacement. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. At a dealership, you must bring your vehicle and your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. The key will arrive between two and five business days. When it arrives then you'll have to return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This is time-consuming and costly.

There are various kinds of Citroen C4 Key Fob keys, depending on what model and year your vehicle is. Some models use a key fob that unlocks the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Keys with this feature are equipped with a transponder that allows them to communicate with the car. The chip is embedded in the key and must be programmed to match your car.

A mobile technician will be able to visit your location and re-synchronize the key with your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment that is needed for this job and won't cost you the same amount as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips that are in your keys are designed to protect your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly used by thieves to steal cars. If you own a transponder key, the chip inside it will turn off the immobilizer of your vehicle if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

Transponder chips on your citroen key programming keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a safe place. If they're lost or stolen A professional locksmith can make use of the equipment they have in their van to reprogram your new key to work with your car again. This will cost you far less than the dealership would charge for new keys.

If you like surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys with a transponder chip can make your life much easier. Rather than having to worry about bringing a key made of metal with you in case you have to lock your car when you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be safely left on your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

Keys lost or stolen

The best way to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare safe. If you're prone to forgetting the place you put something, try placing the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're having trouble keeping track of items like this, consider buying the keyring in a bright design or color to make it easy to locate.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 did not have transponders, therefore making a spare is easy and can be done at the site. Since 1998 all vehicles will come with a transponder which needs to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been lost or stolen you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. They could take up to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in only a fraction of the time that it takes the dealership and at a lower cost.

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