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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you have lost your primary Citroen car key and are looking for a replacement, it is recommended that you go to an auto locksmith that you trust. This is because it will help you save money and time. At G28 , you must bring your vehicle in and provide the necessary identification documents to request the key replacement. The key will arrive between two and five business days. When it arrives, you will have to return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This is time-consuming and costly.


Citroen provides a variety of key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models come with an electronic key fob that opens the doors remotely, whereas others require that you insert it into the ignition in order to start your car. Keys with this feature are equipped with a transponder that allows them to connect with the car. The chip embedded in the key must be programmed for your particular car.

A mobile technician will travel to you and resynchronize your keys to your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment needed to complete the task and won't cost as much as an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips that are in your keys are designed to protect your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a typical method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you have an ignition key that has a chip, it can deactivate your immobilizer when the incorrect key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

The transponder chips in the keys of your Citroen Ds3 can be out of sync with your vehicle from time to time Therefore, it's crucial to keep them secure. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key in case it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. This will cost much less than a dealership will charge for new keys.

A key with a transponder will make life easier for you if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key to carry in case you have to lock your car while you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be safely left in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

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The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you have a hard time remembering where you have put things, you can try placing the spare key in a location that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you put items, consider purchasing the keyring in a striking colour or pattern.

From 1997 onwards, Citroen cars and vans don't utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on the spot. The vehicles that were manufactured from 1998 and onwards will have a transponder within them which must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys have been stolen or lost, you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive, and must be programmed into your vehicle before you can drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time that it takes the dealership, and at a cheaper price.

We can also reprogram malfunctioning Citroen remote control (fob) keys, which can easily get out of synch with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the equipment to accomplish this task efficiently and quickly.

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Pub: 22 Apr 2024 00:32 UTC
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