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 stands as 'Different Spirit. The marque's goal is to combine luxury grace and elegance with the latest technology. Compare prices and read reviews for Citroen ds3 key services near you and book online in seconds. Enter your registration number in order to receive competitive repair estimates for your local area.
Key Replacement
If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are looking for a replacement, it is recommended that you go to a reputable auto locksmith. It will save you money and time. You'll have to bring your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents to receive a replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to arrive. You'll have to go back to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This is time-consuming and costly.
Citroen offers several different key types, depending on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models have an electronic key fob that opens the doors remotely, whereas others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the car. The keys are fitted with a transponder, which allows them to connect with the car. G28CarKeys is embedded in the key, and needs to be programmed to your specific car.
A mobile technician will travel to you to resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment needed to do this job and they won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips in your keys are designed to prevent your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common method employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is very efficient in preventing theft of cars.
Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys can be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them safely. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys if it's lost or stolen with the help of their van. This will cost much less than a dealership will charge for a new set of keys.
A transponder-equipped key can simplify your life if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. This kind of key can be tucked away in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't want to carry a metal one with you.
Keys that were stolen or lost are not found
Keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, consider putting the spare key in an area that is easily identifiable (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.
Prior to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans did not utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively simple and can be done on-site. From 1998 all vehicles will be equipped with a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.
If you have lost or stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van you must visit your dealer and bring your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle before you can drive it. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction the time it takes at the dealership, and for a lower price.
We also can reprogram the faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys, which can easily get out of sync with your vehicle. This is not something that is done by your local mechanic or garage However, our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to do this fast and efficiently.