How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the brand of luxury vehicles of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name is a reference to "Different Spirit" and the marque aims to combine modernity with elegance and grace. Compare prices and read reviews for Citroen ds3 key services near you and book them online in just a few clicks. Enter your registration number to see the most competitive repair estimates for your area.

Key Replacement

If you've lost your one Citroen car key and are seeking replacement, it's recommended that you go to a reputable auto locksmith. It will save you both time and money. You'll need to take your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to get a replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. Once it does you must return to the store to get the replacement citroen key fob key programmed into your car. This can be expensive and time-consuming.

There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on what model and year your vehicle is. Some models feature the key fob to unlock the door at an afar, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most of these keys have transponder chips which are used to connect with your car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed for your particular car.

A mobile technician will travel to you to resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They'll have the equipment for diagnostics needed to accomplish this task, and they won't charge you nearly as much as a dealership.

Transponder Chips

The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to stop the hot-wiring of your car. This is a common technique employed by thieves to steal cars. If you have transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will deactivate the immobilizer of your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them safely. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key in case it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. You will pay much less for this service than you would at a dealership.

If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chip could make your life much easier. This kind of key can be placed in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't want to carry a key made of metal with you.

Keys stolen or lost

Make sure you 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 spot that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping an eye on things such as this, think about buying the keyring in a bright pattern or color so that it's easy to find.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't utilize transponders, so creating an additional spare is simple and is done at the website. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will come with a transponder built into them that must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.

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

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys that can easily become out of sync with your vehicle. Our mobile technicians have the right equipment to perform this task quickly and effectively.