How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are seeking a replacement, it is recommended that you go to a trusted auto locksmith. This is because it will save you money and hassle. When you visit a dealer, you must bring your vehicle in and provide your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. After it arrives you must return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This can be time-consuming and expensive.

citroen xsara picasso key has a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models feature the key fob to unlock the door at some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The keys are fitted with a transponder that allows them to communicate with the car. The embedded chip in the key must be programmed for your particular car.

A mobile technician can come to your place and re-synchronize the key with your car. They'll have the tools for diagnosing to do this job, and they won't charge you as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips in your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common technique employed by thieves to steal cars. If you have transponder keys that contains a chip, it will turn off the immobilizer of your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

The transponder chips inside your citroen ds3 keys can get out of synch with your vehicle sometimes, so it's important to keep them safe. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key if it's lost or stolen using the equipment in their van. You'll pay much less for this service than you would at a dealership.

If you love fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys with transponder chip could simplify your life. This kind of key can be left in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a key made of metal with you.

Keys stolen or lost

Make sure you keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, consider putting the spare key in an area that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you put things, consider buying keys in a vibrant color or pattern.

Prior to 1997 citroen c1 car key replacement cars and vans don't make use of transponders. Therefore, making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on-site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will come with a transponder built into them which must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.

If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been stolen or lost you'll need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed to your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction the time required at the dealership, and for cheaper prices.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians have the right tools to accomplish this task quickly and effectively.