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Key Replacement

If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are in search of an alternative, it's recommended to contact a reputable auto locksmith. It will save you both time and money. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and present your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. 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 into your car. This is a lengthy and costly process.

There are several different types of Citroen keys, depending on the year and model your vehicle is. Some models use a key fob that unlocks the door at some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys come with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with the car. The chip is embedded in the key and needs to be programmed to your specific car.

A mobile technician will travel to you and resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment needed to do the job and will not charge as much as a dealer would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip on your key is designed to stop the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a technique commonly used by thieves to steal cars. If you have a key with a chip, it can deactivate your immobilizer if the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is very effective in preventing car theft.

Transponder chips on your Citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It's crucial to keep your keys in a secure location. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. The cost will be much lower for this service than you would at a dealership.

A transponder key can make life easier for you when you love kayaking, fishing or surfing. Instead of worrying about carrying a metal key with you in the event that you need to lock your car while you're out, this kind of key is waterproof and can be left in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

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 recalling where you keep things, you can try placing the spare key in a place that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you put things, you can try purchasing the keyring in a striking color or pattern.

From 1997 onwards, citroen van key replacement vehicles and vans do not utilize transponders, therefore making an extra key is easy and can be done at the site. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will have a transponder inside it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis. this requires specialized 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 order replacement keys. The replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive, and they must be programmed to your vehicle before you are able drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time required by the dealership and at a much cheaper price.

We can also reprogram citroen relay key remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the necessary equipment to complete this task swiftly and efficiently.