How to Use Your Citroen Key Fob Smartly

A lot of car owners don't realize that their key fobs are equipped with some pretty cool functions. These tricks are useful when you have to summon your car, like Tesla, or deter home intrusions.

Key fobs are subject to a lot of physical use, and they're not impervious to destruction. Fortunately the fix for a dead key fob can be done in a relatively straightforward manner.

Keyless Entry

Modern cars are equipped with key fobs that allow the owner to unlock and start the vehicle without having to insert a key in the ignition barrel. Keys with transponders contain a chip that sends a coded signal to the car whenever the key is inserted. Only after the code is correct is the vehicle allowed to start.

Certain key fobs include many features that owners may not be aware of but could prove useful when needed. If your citroen key fob stopped working, whether because of an accident on the floor, which damaged the chip inside or simply because it has stopped working, then there are some solutions you might try.

The first step is to check the battery inside your key fob. A majority of the issues discussed above are caused by a low or dead key fob battery. It can prevent the key fob from transmitting its signals to the receiver module in the vehicle. The replacement of the battery is simple and can be done at home. Make sure there is no water damage on the key fob as this could also cause it to cease functioning. Re-seating your key fob in the ignition after having replaced the batteries will assist in restoring the functionality. It is also a good idea to test all the buttons on the key fob to test unlock and lock functions.

Remote Locking

If you press the unlock button on your key fob, but it does not respond to your call, the battery in your remote might be dead. If this is the case, the fob must be reprogrammed to work with your vehicle. This procedure is slightly different for every model of car but the essential steps are the same. Before beginning, you must try all of the buttons on your device to ensure none of them are broken.

Consider whether the key fob can be damaged by force, water or circuit board scratch marks. If it is, you'll need to take the key fob apart and perform a visual inspection of its internal components. If the battery connector terminals are loose or broken, carefully soldering them back in place can bring your key fob to good working order.

Certain models of key fobs come with some models with a "Panic" button. This button is designed to scare away potential thieves from your vehicle, specifically if you are located in an isolated area, such as an underground parking garage. It's not 100% reliable but it could deter criminals who may try to steal your vehicle or break into your house. The press of the panic button can trigger loud sounds that be a frightening sound for anyone who is close to it.

Engine Start

It is possible to switch your car on or off using a unique key fob. The system makes sure that the engine will only come on when the key fob is located close to. This feature is particularly useful in cold weather as it lets you heat or precool your car at the comfort of your home.

If your car shows an error message telling you that "key not detected" Try holding your keyfob close to the steering column or on vehicles with more modern technology, place it inside the central armrest bin, the dashboard or cupholder. It is then possible to use the keyfob to press START to start the car.

Reprogramming a Citroen key fob to lock and unlocking is fairly simple to do yourself. However, programming a key fob for push start is much more difficult and requires specialized equipment and skills. We are experts in this field in case you've lost the key fob you have or need assistance getting it started get in touch with us.

Since 1998 the entire Citroen key transponders are in use (also known as chips). They have to be programmed. It can be more difficult to program them, particularly in cases of keys being lost. However we can fix the majority of cars in the event that all keys are gone.

Battery Warning Light

If you notice a yellow/orange warning light indicating a car and swirls on the dash it could be a sign that the traction control system indicating an issue. It's crucial to seek help from a trained mechanic or Citroen dealership to resolve the issue. This will not affect driving, but should be checked because it may need a system repair to solve the issue.

A low battery on the key fob warning symbol on the dash may indicate that the batteries in the key fob are extremely low. The batteries need to be replaced. It is simple and can be done on the road since the majority of keys can be opened to let the new batteries in. Most electronics stores carry the CR2025 and CR2032 3-Volt batteries. Check your owner's manual for details or YouTube videos on how to do this.

Since 1998, all citroen remote key replacement vehicles are equipped with transponders that must be programmed into the vehicle. This is a lot more straight as compared to the past and we can perform this on-site, even keys that are lost. The old key type was a chip that had fixed codes, much like the philips type 33. We are able to make spare keys for these models, but they'll need a key code to program them.