How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Key Replacement
If you've lost your only Citroen car key and are seeking a replacement, it is recommended to contact an auto locksmith you can trust. This is because it will help you save money and time. In a dealership, you will be required to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. The key will arrive between two and five business days. When it arrives, you will have to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This can be expensive and time-consuming.
There are several different types of Citroen keys, depending on the model and year your vehicle is. Some models have keys that unlock the doors remotely, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the car. The keys are fitted with a transponder that enables them to communicate with the car. The chip embedded in the key needs to be programmed for your specific car.
A mobile technician will come to your place and re-synchronize your car key your car. They will have the appropriate equipment needed for this job and will not cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip on your key is designed to prevent the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a common method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys with chip, it will deactivate 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's crucial to keep your keys in a secure location. If they're stolen or lost an expert mobile locksmith can use the equipment they have in their van to reprogram the new key so that it can work with your vehicle again. You'll pay less for this service than you would at the dealership.
If replacement key for citroen c1 are a fan of surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, a key with transponder chip could make life easier. Rather than having to worry about taking a key made of steel with you in the event you have to lock your car when you're on vacation, this type of key is waterproof and can be stored in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.
Keys that were stolen or lost are not found
The best way to ensure that you don't risk losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, you can try placing the spare key in a spot that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put things, consider buying an attractive keyring colour or pattern.
Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans did not make use of transponders. Therefore, making an extra key is easy and can be made on-site. From 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.
If you have lost or lost or stolen your Citroen van or car keys you'll need to visit your dealer and present your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up five days to arrive, and they must be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time that it takes the dealership and at a lower cost.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be accomplished by your local garage or Mechanic however, our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans to do this swiftly and efficiently.