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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Keys Replacement

It is recommended that you contact an auto locksmith that is reputable if you've lost the sole Citroen key you have and require a replacement. It will save you money and time. At a dealership, will be required to bring your vehicle and your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. Once it arrives then you'll have to come back in to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This can be a long and expensive process.

Citroen offers a variety of key types, depending on the model and year of your vehicle. Certain models come with a key fob which unlocks doors from a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the car. The majority of these keys come with a transponder chip that is used to communicate with your car. The embedded chip in the key needs to be programmed to match your specific car.

A mobile technician will visit your home and re-synchronize your car key your car. They'll have the tools for diagnosing to complete this task, and they won't charge you nearly as much as a dealership.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to block wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a popular method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys with chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer if the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

The transponder chips in the keys of your Citroen Ds3 can become out of sync with your vehicle from time to time and it's essential to secure them. If they're stolen or lost A professional locksmith can use the equipment they have in their van to reprogram the new key to be able to work with your car once again. This will cost you much less than a dealership will charge for a new set of keys.

If you love fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chips can simplify your life. Rather than having to worry about carrying a metal key with you in the event you need to lock your car when you're away, this type of key is waterproof and can be safely left on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

Keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you have a difficult time remembering where you put things, consider putting the spare key in a place that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you're having trouble keeping the track of things like this, you might want to consider purchasing the keyring in a bright design or color that makes it easy to locate.

Prior to 1997 Citroen cars and vans don't utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively simple and can be done at the site. Since 1998 the vehicles will all have transponders which must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If you have lost or stolen your citroen c3 key fob van or car keys you'll need to visit your dealer and present your V5 along with your ID to request replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive and they must be programmed into your vehicle before you can drive it. 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 malfunctioning Citroen remote control (fob) keys that are easily out of sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be accomplished by your local mechanic or garage but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans that allow them to do this swiftly and efficiently.