How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key
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Replacement Keys
If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are searching for a replacement, it is recommended that you go to an auto locksmith you can trust. It will save you time and money. You will need to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to get a replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. After it arrives you must return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This can be expensive and time-consuming.
Citroen provides a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models come with keys that unlock the doors remotely, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition in order to start the vehicle. These keys are equipped with a transponder which allows them to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded in the key and must be programmed to your specific car.
A mobile technician can visit your home and re-synchronize your car key your car. They will have all the diagnostic equipment needed to do the job and won't charge the same amount that a dealer would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips in your keys are designed to protect your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own keys with chip, it will disable your immobilizer in the event that the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.
Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them safely. 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 less than what a dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.
If you like fishing, surfing, or kayaking, an ignition key that has a transponder chip can simplify your life. This type of key can be tucked away in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a key made of metal with you.
Keys lost or stolen
Keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you're prone to forgetting where you put something away, consider putting the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble keeping track of items like this, consider purchasing keys with a striking design or color to make it easy to find.
Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't have transponders, therefore making a spare is easy and is done at the site. The vehicles that were manufactured from 1998 and onwards will have a transponder inside it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen car or van keys were stolen or lost, you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction the time it takes at the dealership, and for an affordable price.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. G28 are equipped with the necessary tools to accomplish this task efficiently and quickly.