How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Keys Replacement

It is recommended to call an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost your only Citroen key that you own and require to replace it. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. At a dealership, you must bring your vehicle in and present your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. You will need to return to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be very expensive and time consuming.

There are many different kinds of Citroen keys, depending on the year and model your vehicle is. Certain models come with keys that open the doors remotely, whereas others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the car. These keys come with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with your car. The embedded chip in the key must be programmed to work with your specific car.

A technician on the move will come to you to resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment for diagnostics needed for this job and they won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to avoid the hot-wiring of your car. This is a technique 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 extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

The transponder chips that are in your citroen ds3 key replacement keys could get out of synch with your vehicle from time to time It's therefore important to secure them. 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 much less for this service than at a dealership.

If you love surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having keys with a transponder chip can make your life much easier. This type of key is able to be put in your surfboard or fishing pole if it isn't necessary to carry a steel key with you.

Lost or Stolen Keys

The best way to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare secure. 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 such as this, think about buying an item that is bright in design or color to make it easy to locate.

From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans did not use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on the spot. From 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.

If your Citroen keys to your van or car were stolen or lost, you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up five days to arrive and need to be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction the time that it takes at the dealership, and at less.

We can also reprogram malfunctioning Citroen remote control (fob) keys that are easily out of synch with the vehicle. This is not something that can be handled by your local mechanic or garage, but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to do this quickly and efficiently.