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Key Replacement
It is recommended to contact an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost the only Citroen key you have and need a replacement. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle and your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. It will take between two and five days for the key to arrive. You'll have to go back to the dealer to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be very expensive and time consuming.
Citroen offers several different keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models have a key fob which unlocks doors remotely, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the car. These keys come with a transponder which allows them to connect with the car. The embedded chip in the key has to be programmed to work with your specific car.
A mobile technician will come to your location and re-synchronize the keys with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment for diagnostics needed to do this job and won't cost you the same amount as a dealership would.
Transponder Chips
Transponder chips on your keys are designed to prevent your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common technique used by thieves to steal cars. If you have transponder keys the chip inside will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing car theft.
Transponder chips on your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them safely. If they're stolen or lost, a professional mobile locksmith can utilize the equipment in their van to reprogram your new key so that it can be compatible with your car again. You'll pay less for this service than you would at an auto dealer.
A transponder-equipped key can make life easier for you if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. This type of key can be left in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't want to carry a metal one with you.
Keys lost or stolen
The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare safe. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, consider putting the spare key in an area that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you're struggling to keep things like this, consider buying a keyring with a bright pattern or color so that it's easy to find.
Prior to 1997 Citroen cars and vans don't utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on site. Since 1998 the vehicles will all have transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been stolen or lost, you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can program and cut keys for replacement in a fraction of than the time it takes the dealership, and at less.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be handled by your local mechanic or garage but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans for doing this efficiently and quickly.