How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Key Replacement
If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are looking for an alternative, it's recommended that you go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you time and money. At a dealership, will be required to bring your vehicle in and present your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. The key will be delivered between two and five business days. When it arrives you'll need to return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This is a lengthy and costly process.
There are many different kinds of Citroen keys, depending on the model and year your vehicle is. Some models use an electronic key fob that opens the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of keys have a transponder chip that is used to connect with your car. The chip embedded in the key has to be programmed for your specific car.
A mobile technician will travel to you to resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They will have the appropriate tools for diagnosing to complete this task and will not cost you the same amount as a dealership.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If citroen car keys own a transponder key, the chip inside it will disable the immobilizer on your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.
The transponder chips in your citroen keys could get out of synch with your vehicle at times It's therefore important to secure them. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment that is in their van. You'll pay much less for this service than you would at the dealership.
If you like fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys that have a transponder chip can simplify your life. Rather than having to worry about bringing a key made of metal to carry in case you need to lock your car when you're on vacation, this type key is water-resistant and can be safely left in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.
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Keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you have a hard finding the right place to put things, try putting the spare key in a place that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you put items, consider purchasing keys in a vibrant colour or pattern.
Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't have transponders, therefore making an additional spare is simple and can be done at the website. The vehicles that were manufactured from 1998 and onwards will have a transponder inside them which must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.
If you've lost or taken your Citroen van or car keys you must go to your dealer and show your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. They could take up to five days to arrive, and they must be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in only 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. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the required tools to accomplish this task swiftly and efficiently.