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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are looking for replacement, it's recommended to contact an auto locksmith that you trust. It will save you both time and money. You'll need to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents in order to get a new key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. Once it arrives then you'll have to return to your dealership to get the replacement citroen key fob key (http://www.haim.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=2961958) programmed into your vehicle. This can be very expensive and time consuming.

There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on what model and year your vehicle is. Certain models come with keys that unlock the doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start your vehicle. Keys with this feature are equipped with a transponder that enables them to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded into the key and has to be programmed for your specific car.

A technician from the mobile will come to you and resynchronize your keys with your vehicle. They'll have the necessary diagnostic equipment to complete the task and won't charge the same amount that a dealer would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip in your key is designed to prevent the hot-wiring of your car. This is a common method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own a transponder key the chip inside will turn off the immobilizer of your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

The transponder chips inside your citroen ds3 keys can become out of sync with your car at times It's therefore important to keep them secure. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key in case 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.

A transponder key can make life easier for you if you like kayaking, fishing or surfing. This type of key can be tucked away in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't wish to carry a steel key with you.

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The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you have a hard finding the right place to put things, you can try placing the spare key in a location that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you're struggling to keep the track of things like this, you might want to consider purchasing keys with a striking design or color that makes it easy to locate.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't have transponders, therefore making an additional spare is simple and can be done on the website. From 1998 the vehicles will all have a transponder which needs to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If you've lost or taken your Citroen keys to your car or van you must visit your dealer and show your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. It can take as long as five days to arrive, and they must 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 much cheaper price.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be accomplished by your local mechanic or garage, but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans for doing this efficiently and quickly.