How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

It is recommended to contact an experienced auto locksmith when you've lost the sole Citroen key that you own and need to replace it. It will save you money and time. You'll need to take your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents in order to get a new key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. You'll need to go back to the dealer to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This could be very costly and time consuming.

Citroen provides a variety of key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models have a key fob that unlocks the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most keys feature a transponder chip that is used to communicate with your car. The embedded chip in the key must be programmed to work with your specific car.

A mobile technician can come to your location and re-synchronize your key with your vehicle. They will have all the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and won't charge the same amount as an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips that are in your keys are designed to keep your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a transponder key, the chip inside it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

Transponder chips in your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a safe place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key in case it's stolen or lost with the help of their van. You'll pay much less for this service than you would at an auto dealer.

A key with a transponder will make life easier for you when you love kayaking, fishing or surfing. Rather than having to worry about carrying a metal key with you in the event you need to lock your vehicle while you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be stored on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys lost or stolen

The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare secure. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, you can try placing the spare key in an area that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you're having trouble keeping things such as this, think about buying the keyring in a bright design or color to make it easy to find.

Prior to 1997, citroen car key replacement vehicles and vans did not utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively easy and can be done on site. Since 1998 all vehicles will come with a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys have been stolen or lost you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to order 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 a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership and at a much lower cost.

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