How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Replacement Keys
If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are in search of replacement, it's recommended to contact an auto locksmith you can trust. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. At a dealership, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and provide your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. The key will be delivered between two and five business days. After it arrives you'll need to come back in to have the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This is a lengthy and costly process.
Citroen has a variety of key types, depending 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. The majority of keys have transponder chips that are used to communicate with your car. The chip embedded in the key has to be programmed to match your specific car.
A mobile technician will come to you and resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment that is needed to complete this task and won't cost you as much as a dealership.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own a transponder key, the chip inside it will disable the immobilizer on your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.
Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys can be out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them safely. If they're stolen or lost A professional locksmith can make use of the equipment in their van to reprogram the new key so that it can work with your vehicle again. This will cost much less than what a dealership would charge for a new set of keys.
A key with a transponder will make life easier for you when you love kayaking, fishing or surfing. This type of key can be placed in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't want to carry a metal key with you.
Keys stolen or lost
Keep a spare key somewhere safe to avoid losing them. If you're likely to forget where you put something put the spare key in a place that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you put things, you can try purchasing a keyring in a bright color or pattern.
Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders, so making an additional spare is simple and is done at the site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will have a transponder inside them which must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialized equipment.
If your Citroen keys for your van or car have been stolen or lost, you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. G28 Car Keys can take up to five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time required by the dealership and at a cheaper price.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the tools to accomplish this task quickly and effectively.