How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Replacement Keys
If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are searching for replacement, it's best to go to an auto locksmith that you trust. This is because it will reduce the cost and stress. At a dealership, will be required to bring your vehicle in and provide your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. Once it arrives you must return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This can be very expensive and time-consuming.
There are many different kinds of Citroen keys, depending on what model and year your vehicle is. Certain models have a key fob which unlocks doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the car. Keys with this feature are equipped with a transponder that enables them to communicate with the car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed for your particular car.
A mobile technician can come to your location and re-synchronize the key with your car. They'll have the tools for diagnosing for this job and won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip in your key is designed to block the hot-wiring of your car. This is a common method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you have transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will disable the immobilizer on your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.
Transponder chips in your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It's crucial to keep your keys in a secure location. If they're lost or stolen A professional locksmith can utilize the equipment inside their van to reprogram your new key so that it can be able to work with your car once again. This will cost you far less than the dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.
If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys with transponder chip could make life easier. This type of key can be left in your fishing or surfboard pole if there is no need to carry a metal one with you.
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Keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. 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 have trouble keeping the track of things such as this, think about buying a keyring with a bright design or color that makes it easy to find.
Up to 1997 Citroen cars and vans don't have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on site. Since 1998, all vehicles will have a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.
If your Citroen keys to your van or car have been stolen or lost you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They could take up to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction 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 required equipment to complete this task quickly and effectively.