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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Keys Replacement

It is recommended to contact an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost your only Citroen key that you own and need a replacement. It will save you both time and money. When you visit a dealer, you must bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to order the key replacement. The key will arrive between two and five business days. After it arrives, you will have to return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This can be very expensive and time consuming.

Citroen provides a variety of key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models have keys that unlock the doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition in order to start your vehicle. The majority of keys have transponder chips which are used to connect with your car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed for your specific car.

A technician from the mobile will come to you and resynchronize your keys with your vehicle. They'll have all the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and won't charge the same amount as an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips in your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you have transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if an incorrect 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 in a safe place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when 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 the dealership.

A key with a transponder can make life easier for you in case you enjoy kayaking fishing or surfing. Rather than having to worry about taking a metal key with you in the event you have to lock your car while you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be left on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

The best way to ensure that you don't risk losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you're likely to forget where you put something away, put the spare key in a place that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're struggling to keep track of items like this, you might want to consider purchasing the keyring in a bright design or color that makes it easy to find.

Prior to 1997 citroen c3 key replacement vehicles and vans do not use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed at the site. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will have a transponder inside them that must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been lost or stolen you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed to your vehicle before you can drive it. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction of the time required at the dealership, and at less.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the necessary equipment to accomplish this task quickly and effectively.