How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen C4 Key Fob Replacement DS3 Key
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Key Replacement
If you’ve lost your only Citroen car key and are searching for replacement, it’s best to go to an auto locksmith you can trust. It will save you time and money. You’ll need to take your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents to get a replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. You’ll have to go back to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be a long and expensive process.
There are several different types of Citroen keys, based on the year and model your vehicle is. Some models feature keys that open the door from a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys come with a transponder, which allows them to connect with the car. The embedded chip in the key needs to be programmed to match your specific car.
A mobile technician will be able to come to your place and re-synchronize the key with your car. They’ll be equipped with all the necessary diagnostic equipment to complete the task and won’t cost more than dealers would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips on your keys are designed to prevent your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own keys that have chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer in the event that the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.
Transponder chips in your citroen berlingo key keys can be out of sync with your vehicle. It’s crucial to keep them in a safe place. If they’re stolen or lost an expert mobile locksmith can make use of the equipment inside their van to reprogram the new key so that it can be compatible with your car again. This will cost less than the dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.
If you love surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chip could simplify your life. This kind of key can be placed in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don’t want to carry a key made of metal with you.
Lost or Stolen Keys
Keep a spare key in a place that is secure to ensure that they don’t get lost. If you have a hard time remembering where you have put things, try putting the spare key in a location that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put items, consider purchasing an attractive keyring colour or pattern.
From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans did not have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively easy and can be done at the site. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will come with a transponder in it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle’s chassis and this requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen keys to your van or car were stolen or lost, you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. Then they can take two to five days to arrive, and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time required by the dealership and at a cheaper price.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. This is not something that is done by your local garage or Mechanic However, our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to do this fast and efficiently.