How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

It is recommended to call an auto locksmith that is reputable if you've lost the only Citroen key that you own and require an replacement. It will save you both time and money. When you visit a dealer, you must bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to order the replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. Once it arrives then you'll have to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This could be very costly and time consuming.

There are various kinds of Citroen keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle is. Certain models have the key fob to unlock the door from some distance, while other 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 embedded chip inside the key needs to be programmed for your specific car.

A mobile technician can visit your location and re-synchronize the key with your car. They will have all the equipment necessary to do the job and won't charge as much as a dealer would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to prevent hot-wiring your vehicle. This is a method commonly used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you own a transponder key, the chip inside it will disable the immobilizer on your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

The transponder chips in the keys of your Citroen Ds3 can become out of sync with your car at times, so it's important to secure them. If they're stolen or lost an expert mobile locksmith can make use of the equipment they have in their van to reprogram the new key to be able to work with your car once again. This will cost you far less than a dealership will charge for new keys.

If you love fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chip could make your life much easier. Rather than having to worry about bringing a key made of metal with you in the event that you have to lock your car while you're out, this kind key is water-resistant and can be safely left in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys lost or stolen

Keep a spare key somewhere secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you have a hard finding the right place to put things, you can try placing the spare key in an area that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping the track of things such as this, think about buying a keyring with a bright design or color to make it easy to find.

Prior to 1997, citroen replacement key vehicles and vans did not use transponders so making an extra key is easy and can be done on-site. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will have a transponder within them which must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.

If your Citroen keys for your van or car were stolen or lost, you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed into your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time required by the dealership and at a much lower cost.

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys that can easily become out of sync with your vehicle. This isn't something that can be done by your local mechanic or garage However, our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans that allow them to do this quickly and efficiently.