How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are in search of a replacement, it is best to find an auto locksmith that you trust. It will save you both money and time. You'll have to bring your vehicle to the dealership, and present your identification documents to get a new key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. Once it arrives you'll need to return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This can be expensive and time-consuming.

Citroen offers several different keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models have a key fob which unlocks doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start your vehicle. These keys are equipped with a transponder that enables them to communicate with your car. The embedded chip in the key needs to be programmed for your particular car.

A mobile technician will be able to visit your location and re-synchronize your key with your car. They will have all the diagnostic equipment required to complete the task and will not charge the same amount that an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips on your keys are designed to protect your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a technique commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will deactivate the immobilizer of your vehicle if an incorrect key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

The transponder chips inside your citroen ds3 keys can be out of sync with your vehicle at times Therefore, it's crucial 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. This will cost much less than a dealership will charge for the replacement of keys.

If you are a fan of surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having an ignition key that has a transponder chip can make your life much easier. This kind of key can be left in your fishing or surfboard pole if there is no need to carry a metal key with you.

Lost or Stolen Keys

The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare citroen car keys somewhere secure. If you have a hard finding the right place to put things, try putting the spare key in a spot that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you have put things, consider buying a keyring in a bright colour or pattern.

Prior to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans didn't have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively easy and can be done on site. All vehicles made from 1998 onwards will have a transponder within them which must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.

If you've lost or taken your citroen berlingo van key replacement keys to your car or van you'll need to go to your dealer and show your V5 along with your 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 keys replacements in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and for a lower price.

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of synch with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the required equipment to perform this task efficiently and quickly.