How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you've lost your one Citroen car key and are in search of a replacement, it is recommended that you go to an auto locksmith you can trust. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. You will need to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to receive a replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. After it arrives then you'll have to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This can be a long and expensive process.

Citroen offers several different keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models come with a key fob which unlocks doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the vehicle. The keys are fitted with a transponder which allows them to connect with the car. The embedded chip inside the key must be programmed to match your specific car.

A mobile technician will come to you and resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They'll have the tools for diagnosing to do this job and won't cost you the same amount as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common technique employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have an ignition key that has a chip, it will disable your immobilizer in the event that the wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

The transponder chips on your citroen ds3 keys can not be in sync with your vehicle at times, so it's important to secure them. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost with the help of their van. The cost will be much lower for this service than you would at an auto dealer.

A key with a transponder can make life easier for you in case you enjoy kayaking fishing or surfing. This type of key can be tucked away in your fishing or surfboard pole if there is no need to carry a key made of metal with you.

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Keep a spare key somewhere safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult recalling where you keep things, you can try placing the spare key in a spot that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you find it difficult to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing an attractive keyring colour or pattern.

From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans do not have transponders, so creating an extra key is simple and can be completed on-site. 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 car or van were stolen or lost, you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. The replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive and must be programmed to your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction the time it takes at the dealership, and for less.

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