How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Keys Replacement
If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are searching for a replacement, it is recommended that you go to an auto locksmith that you trust. It will save you both money and time. You will need to bring your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents to get a new key. It will take between two and five days for the key to arrive. It is necessary to return to the dealership to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This could be very costly and time-consuming.
Citroen has a variety of key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models feature an electronic key fob that opens the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of keys have transponder chips which are used to connect with your car. The chip is embedded in the key and has to be programmed for your specific car.
A mobile technician will travel to you and resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment needed to complete the task and won't charge as much as a dealer would.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip on your key is designed to stop the hot-wiring of your car. This is a method commonly used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a key with a chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer in the event that the incorrect key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.
The transponder chips that are in the keys of your Citroen Ds3 can be out of sync with your vehicle at times, so it's important to keep them safe. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys in case it's stolen or lost by using the equipment that is in their van. This will cost much less than the dealership would charge for new keys.
A key with a transponder can make life easier for you in case you enjoy kayaking fishing, or surfing. This kind of key can be left in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't wish to carry a key made of metal with you.
Keys lost or stolen
Make sure you keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you have a hard recalling where you keep things, you can try placing the spare key in a place that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing keys in a vibrant color or pattern.
Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans do not have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively simple and can be done on the spot. From 1998 the vehicles will all have transponders which must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.
If your Citroen keys to your car or van were stolen or lost, you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to order replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive and they must be programmed into your vehicle before you can drive it. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction the time it takes at the dealership, and at cheaper prices.
G28 can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys that can easily become out of sync with your vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the equipment to accomplish this task quickly and efficiently.