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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the luxury vehicle brand of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name is a reference to 'Different Spirit' and the company's goal is to combine innovation with luxurious elegance and grace. Compare prices and read reviews for citroen car key replacement cost Ds3 services near you and book online in seconds. Enter your registration number to view the most competitive repair estimates for your area.

Replacement Keys

It is best to contact an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost the only Citroen key you have and require an replacement. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. You'll have to bring your car to the dealership and present your identification documents to get a replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. Once it does, you will have to return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This is time-consuming and costly.

There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on the model and year your vehicle is. Certain models have a key fob that unlocks the door from a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys are equipped with a transponder, which allows them to connect with the car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed for your particular car.

A technician on the move will come to you to resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment needed to accomplish this task and won't cost you as much as a dealership.

Transponder Chips

The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to stop wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a technique commonly employed by thieves to steal cars. If you own an ignition key that has a chip, it can 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.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys can be out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store your keys in a secure location. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. This will cost much less than what a dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.

If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys with transponder chip could make life easier. Rather than having to worry about taking a key made of steel with you in the event that you need to lock your car while you're out, this kind key is water-resistant and can be left on your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

Keys stolen or lost

The best way to ensure that you don't risk losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you're inclined to forget where you put something, try placing the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you put items, consider purchasing a keyring in a bright colour or pattern.

Up to 1997 citroen replacement key fob cars and vans don't use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed at the site. From 1998 the vehicles will all have a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist 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. Then they can take two to five days to arrive, and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction than the time it takes the dealership, and at less.

We can also reprogram damaged Citroen remote control (fob) keys, which can easily get out of synch with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be done by your local garage or Mechanic However, our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to do this quickly and efficiently.