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 looking for an alternative, it's best to find a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you money and time. In a dealership, you will be required to bring your vehicle and your identity documents to purchase the key replacement. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. It is necessary to return to the dealer to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be very expensive and time consuming.
Citroen has a variety of key types, depending on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models have keys that open doors remotely, while others require you to insert it into the ignition in order to start the car. These keys are equipped with a transponder that enables them to connect with the car. The chip is incorporated into the key, and needs to be programmed for your specific car.
A mobile technician will travel to you and resynchronize the key to your vehicle. They'll be equipped with all the diagnostic equipment needed to do the job and will not charge the same amount that dealers would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips on your keys are designed to prevent your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys that have chip, it will disable your immobilizer if a incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.
The transponder chips in your citroen ds3 keys may be out of sync with your car at times It's therefore important to secure them. If they're stolen or lost, a professional mobile locksmith can make use of the equipment they carry in their van to reprogram the new key so that it will work with your car again. This will cost you far less than a dealer will charge for the replacement of keys.
A transponder-equipped key can simplify your life if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key with you in the event you have to lock your vehicle while you're on vacation, this type of key is waterproof and can be tucked away in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.
Lost or Stolen Keys
The best way to ensure that you don't risk losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you have a difficult time remembering where you put things, try putting the spare key in a place that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping track of items like this, you might want to consider purchasing the keyring in a bright color or pattern so it's easy to find.
From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans did not make use of transponders. Therefore, making an extra key is simple and can be done on-site. Since 1998, all vehicles will have a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen car or van keys were stolen or lost, you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive, and will have to 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 it takes at the dealership, and at a cheaper price.
We can also reprogram damaged Citroen remote control (fob) keys that are easily out of sync with your vehicle. This is not something that can be done by your local garage or Mechanic however, our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans to accomplish this fast and efficiently.