How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Key Replacement
If you have lost your primary Citroen car key and are seeking an alternative, it's recommended to contact an auto locksmith that you trust. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. You'll have to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to obtain a replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. When it arrives, you will have to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This could be very costly and time-consuming.
Citroen has a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models come with keys that open the door at an afar, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of these keys come with transponder chips which are used to connect with your car. The chip is in the key and must be programmed to the car you own.
A mobile technician will be able to visit your home and re-synchronize the keys with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment for diagnostics needed for this job and they won't cost you as much as a dealership.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip inside your key is designed to prevent the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a typical method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you own transponder keys, the chip inside it will deactivate the immobilizer of your vehicle if an incorrect key is used to start it. This technology is very effective in preventing car theft.
Transponder chips in your citroen keys can sometimes get 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 make use of the equipment in their van to reprogram the new key to be able to work with your car once again. This will cost much less than what a dealership would charge for a new set of keys.
If you enjoy fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys with transponder chip could make your life much easier. This type of key is able to be put in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't wish to carry a steel key with you.
Keys lost or stolen
The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you're inclined to forget the place you put something, put the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you have put things, consider buying the keyring in a striking colour or pattern.
G28 and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders, so making a spare is easy and is possible at the site. Since 1998 the vehicles will all have transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.
If you have lost or stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van, you will need to go to your dealer and show your V5 and ID to make an order for replacements. The replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed into your vehicle before you can drive it. We can program and cut keys for replacement in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and at a lower price.
We also can reprogram the faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys that can easily become out of synch with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians have the right tools to accomplish this task quickly and efficiently.