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Replacement Keys

If you have lost your sole Citroen car key locksmith key and are looking for an alternative, it's recommended that you go to a trusted auto locksmith. This is because it will reduce the cost and stress. You'll have to bring your car to the dealership, and present your identification documents in order to obtain a replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. After it arrives, you will have to return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This can be costly 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 the doors remotely, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition in order 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 your location and re-synchronize your car key your vehicle. They'll be equipped with all the equipment necessary to complete the task and will not charge the same amount as dealers would.

Transponder Chips

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

The transponder chips that are in your citroen replacement key fob ds3 keys can not be in sync with your vehicle sometimes It's therefore important to secure them. If they're stolen or lost an expert mobile locksmith will use the equipment in their van to reprogram the new key so that it will work with your car again. This will cost you much less than a dealer will charge for the replacement of keys.

A key with a transponder can make life easier for you if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. This type of key can be left in your surfboard or fishing pole if there is no need to carry a steel key with you.

Keys lost or stolen

The best way to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare safe. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, consider putting the spare key in a place that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put things, try buying a keyring in a bright color or pattern.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't utilize transponders, so creating an spare is done at the site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will come with a transponder in them, which needs to be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.

If your Citroen keys for your van or car have been lost or stolen you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to order replacement keys. The replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive and will have to be programmed into your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and at a lower cost.

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