How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Replacement Keys
If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are looking for an alternative, it's recommended to contact an auto locksmith that you trust. It will save you both money and time. At a dealership, you must bring your vehicle in and present the necessary identification documents to request the key replacement. thekeylab.co.uk will be delivered between two and five business days. After it arrives you'll need to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This is time-consuming and costly.
Citroen offers several different keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models come with keys that unlock doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start your car. The keys are fitted with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with the car. The embedded chip inside the key needs to be programmed for your particular car.
A mobile technician will come to you to resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They will have all the diagnostic equipment needed to complete the task and won't cost more than an auto dealer would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips in your keys are designed to keep your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common technique used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own an ignition key that has a chip, it can deactivate your immobilizer when the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.
Transponder chips on your Citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store your keys in a secure location. If they're lost or stolen an expert mobile locksmith can utilize the equipment in their van to reprogram the new key so that it will work with your car again. This will cost much less than the dealership would charge for new keys.
If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having an ignition key that has transponder chips can simplify your life. Rather than having to worry about taking a key made of steel to carry in case you have to lock your vehicle while you're out, this kind key is water-resistant and can be tucked away on your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.
Keys lost or stolen
Keep a spare key in a place that is safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult recalling where you keep things, consider putting the spare key in a location that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you're struggling to keep an eye on things like this, consider buying a keyring with a bright design or color that makes it easy to find.
Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans did not have transponders, so creating an extra key is easy and can be done on site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will come with a transponder built into it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis. this requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen keys for your van or car were stolen or lost, you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. It can take as long as five days to arrive and need to 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 required by the dealership, and at a lower cost.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be done by your local garage or Mechanic However, our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans to do this efficiently and quickly.