How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

It is recommended to call an experienced auto locksmith when you've lost your only citroen c3 key fob key you have and need to replace it. It will save you money and time. You will need to bring your car to the dealership, and present your identification documents to receive a replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. When it arrives then you'll have to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This could be very costly and time-consuming.

There are various kinds of Citroen keys, depending on the year and model your vehicle is. Some models use an electronic key fob that opens the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of keys have a transponder chip that is used to communicate with your car. The chip embedded in the key must be programmed to work with your specific car.

A technician from the mobile will come to you and resynchronize your keys to your vehicle. They will have the appropriate diagnostic equipment that is needed to complete this task and will not cost you as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip on your key is designed to block the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a common technique 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 efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

The transponder chips on your citroen ds3 key fob replacement ds3 keys may be out of sync with your car at times It's therefore important to keep them safe. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment that is in their van. This will cost much less than a dealer will charge for new keys.

A transponder key will make life easier for you if you like kayaking, fishing or surfing. This kind of key can be tucked away in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't want to carry a key made of metal with you.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

Keep a spare key in a place that is safe to avoid losing them. If you're inclined to forget the place you put something, place the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you find it difficult to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing keys in a vibrant color or pattern.

Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans do not use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on-site. Since 1998 the vehicles will all have a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys have been lost or stolen you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to order replacement keys. Then they can take two to five days to arrive and will have to be programmed into your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time that it takes the dealership and at a lower cost.

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