How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Replacement Keys
If you have lost your primary Citroen car key and are seeking replacement, it's best to find a reputable auto locksmith. This is because it will reduce the cost and stress. In a dealership, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and provide your identity documents to purchase the key replacement. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. You will need to return to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be very expensive and time consuming.
There are various kinds of Citroen keys, depending on the year and model your vehicle is. Certain models come with keys that open the doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition in order to start your car. Most keys feature transponder chips which are used to connect with your car. The embedded chip inside the key must be programmed to work with your specific car.
A mobile technician will come to your location and re-synchronize your car key your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment needed to accomplish this task and they won't cost you as much as a dealership.
Transponder Chips
The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to block the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a technique commonly used by thieves to steal cars. If you own a key with a chip, it can deactivate your immobilizer if a wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.
Transponder chips on your Citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them safely. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. You'll pay much less for this service than you would at an auto dealer.
If you enjoy fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys with transponder chip could simplify your life. Instead of worrying about carrying a metal key to carry in case you have to lock your car when you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be tucked away in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.
Lost or Stolen Keys
The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you're prone to forgetting where you put something, put the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're having trouble keeping things like this, you might want to consider purchasing a keyring with a bright design or color that makes it easy to find.
Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't use transponders, so making an spare can be done on the website. The vehicles that were manufactured from 1998 and onwards will come with a transponder built into them that must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.
If you've lost or stolen your Citroen van or car keys you must visit your dealer and bring your V5 along with your ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up to five days to arrive and need to be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and at a cheaper price.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be accomplished by your local mechanic or garage but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans to accomplish this quickly and efficiently.