How to Avoid Losing Your citroen car keys DS3 Key

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Keys Replacement

It is best to contact a reputable auto locksmith if you've lost the sole Citroen key you have and require to replace it. It will save you money and time. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and provide the necessary identification documents to request the replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. It is necessary to return to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This is a lengthy and costly process.

There are a variety of citroen c4 key fob keys, depending on the year and model your vehicle is. Some models come with a key fob which unlocks the doors remotely, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start your vehicle. Most keys feature a transponder chip that is used to connect with your car. The embedded chip inside the key needs to be programmed for your specific car.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your location and re-synchronize the keys with your car. They will have the appropriate equipment for diagnostics needed to accomplish this task and they won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to stop wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a common method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have an ignition key that has a chip, it will shut off your immobilizer in the event that the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is very efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. You will pay much less for this service than you would at the dealership.

If you are a fan of surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys that have transponder chip could make life easier. Rather than having to worry about taking a key made of steel with you in case you need to lock your car when you're out, this kind of key is waterproof and can be stored in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

Keys lost or stolen

Keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you're prone to forgetting where you put something, put the spare key in a place that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you put things, try buying the keyring in a striking colour or pattern.

Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans didn't have transponders, so creating an extra key is easy and can be made at the site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will have a transponder within it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis. this requires specialized equipment.

If you have lost or stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van You will need to visit your dealer and bring your V5 and ID to purchase 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 cut and program replacement keys in a fraction the time required at the dealership, and for a lower price.

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