How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

It is recommended to call an experienced auto locksmith when you've lost your only Citroen key that you own and need an replacement. This is because it will save you money and hassle. In a dealership, you must bring your vehicle in and provide your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. You'll have to go back to the dealer to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be a long and expensive process.

Citroen offers several different keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models come with keys that open doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the car. These keys come with a transponder that enables them to communicate with your car. The embedded chip in the key must be programmed for your particular car.

A technician on the move will come to you to resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment needed for this job, and they won't charge you the same amount as a dealership.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip in your key is designed to stop the hot-wiring of your car. This is a common method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys that have chip, it will disable your immobilizer if a wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is very effective in preventing car theft.

Transponder chips in your citroen replacement key keys may be 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 will use the equipment they carry in their van to reprogram the new key to be compatible with your car again. You will pay much less for this service than at a dealership.

A transponder-equipped key will make life easier for you when you love kayaking, fishing or surfing. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key to carry in case you have to lock your car when you're out, this kind of key is waterproof and can be left on your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

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Keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult finding the right place to put things, you can try placing the spare key in a place that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping the track of things like this, consider buying a keyring with a bright pattern or color so that it's easy to find.

From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans didn't utilize transponders, therefore making an extra key is easy and can be done on the spot. All vehicles made from 1998 onwards will have a transponder within it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.

If you have lost or have stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van You will need to visit your dealer and bring your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up 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 just a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership and at a much cheaper price.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the equipment to complete this task swiftly and efficiently.