How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Key Replacement
If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are looking for a replacement, it is best to find an auto locksmith you can trust. This is because it will help you save money and time. You'll have to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents in order to get a new key. It can take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. Once it arrives, you will have to return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This could be very costly and time-consuming.
Citroen provides a variety of keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models feature keys that open the door at the distance, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most keys feature transponder chips which are used to communicate with your car. The chip is in the key and needs to be programmed for your specific car.
A mobile technician can visit your home and re-synchronize your car key your car. They'll have the equipment needed for this job and will not cost you as much as a dealership.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip on your key is designed to avoid wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a method commonly used by thieves to steal cars. If you have transponder keys that contains a chip, it will turn off the immobilizer of your vehicle if an incorrect key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.
Transponder chips on your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys if it's lost or stolen by using the equipment they have in their van. This will cost you much less than a dealer will charge for the replacement of keys.
If you love fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys with a transponder chip can simplify your life. This type of key can be tucked away on your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't want to carry a key made of metal with you.
Keys stolen or lost
Make sure you keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult time remembering where you put things, consider putting the spare key in an area that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you're struggling to keep track of items such as this, think about buying an item that is bright in design or color that makes it easy to find.
Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans did not make use of transponders. Therefore, making G28 Car Keys is relatively simple and can be done on the spot. From 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with a transponder which needs to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.
If you've lost or taken your Citroen van or car keys you must visit your dealer and show your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. Then they can take two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed to your vehicle before you are able drive it. We can program and cut keys for replacement in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and for cheaper prices.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the necessary tools to accomplish this task swiftly and efficiently.