How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are in search of an alternative, it's best to go to an auto locksmith you can trust. This is because it will reduce the cost and stress. You'll have to bring your car to the dealership and show your identification documents to get a new key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. It is necessary to return to the dealership to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be a long and expensive process.

There are a variety of Citroen keys, depending on the model and year your vehicle is. Some models feature the key fob to unlock the door at an afar, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of these keys come with transponder chips that are used to connect with your car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed to work with your specific car.

A mobile technician will visit your location and re-synchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll be equipped with all the diagnostic equipment needed to do the job and will not charge the same amount as an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to keep your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a typical method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own keys with chip, it can deactivate your immobilizer when the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

Transponder chips on your citroen key fob keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys in the event of theft or loss using the equipment in their van. This will cost less than the dealership would charge for new keys.

If you are a fan of fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys with transponder chip could simplify your life. This type of key is able to be put on your surfboard or fishing pole if it isn't necessary to carry a metal key with you.

Keys stolen or lost

Keep a spare key somewhere safe to avoid losing them. If you're prone to forgetting the place you put something, consider putting the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble keeping an eye on things such as this, think about buying a keyring with a bright pattern or color so that it's easy to locate.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders, so making a spare is easy and is possible at the site. Since 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.

If your citroen c4 key fob (www.asystechnik.com) keys to your car or van have been stolen or lost, you'll need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time required by the dealership, and at a cheaper price.

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with your vehicle. This isn't something that can be done by your local mechanic or garage but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans to do this fast and efficiently.