How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Replacement Keys
It is best to contact an auto locksmith that is reputable if you've lost the only Citroen key that you own and require an replacement. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. At a dealership, must bring your vehicle in and present your identity documents to purchase the key replacement. The key will arrive between two and five business days. You'll have to go back to the dealership to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be time-consuming and expensive.
There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on the year and model your vehicle is. Some models come with keys that open doors remotely, while others require you to insert it into the ignition in order to start your car. These keys are equipped with a transponder which allows them to communicate with the car. The chip is embedded into the key and needs to be programmed to the car you own.
A mobile technician will travel to you and resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment needed to do the job and will not charge the same amount as an auto dealer would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to keep your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys that have chip, it will disable your immobilizer when the incorrect key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.
Transponder chips on your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store your keys in a secure location. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys if it's lost or stolen by using the equipment they have in their van. You'll pay much less for this service than you would at the dealership.
If you enjoy fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys that have transponder chip could make your life much easier. This kind of key can be tucked away in your fishing or surfboard pole if there is no need to carry a metal key with you.
Keys stolen or lost
The best way to ensure that you don't risk losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you're susceptible to forgetting where you put something away, place the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you find it difficult to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing an attractive keyring color or pattern.
Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders. Therefore, making a spare is easy and is possible at the website. From 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with transponders which must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been stolen or lost, you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. Then they can take two to five days to arrive, and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle before you can drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in less time it takes at the dealership, and at a lower cost.
We can also reprogram malfunctioning Citroen remote control (fob) keys, which can easily get out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the equipment to perform this task swiftly and efficiently.