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Key Replacement
If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are searching for an alternative, it's best to go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you money and time. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and present your identity documents to purchase the replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. You will need to return to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be a long and expensive process.
Citroen offers several different keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models use a key fob that unlocks the door at a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most of these keys have a transponder chip that is used to communicate with your car. The chip is in the key and must be programmed for your specific car.
A mobile technician will travel to you to resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment necessary to do the job and won't charge the same amount as an auto dealer would.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip on your key is designed to stop the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a common technique used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own a transponder key that contains a chip, it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if an incorrect key is used to start it. This technology is very effective in preventing car theft.
Transponder chips in your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store your keys in a secure location. If they're lost or stolen, a professional mobile locksmith will use the equipment inside their van to reprogram the new key to be able to work with your car once again. You'll pay much less for this service than at an auto dealer.
citroen replacement key fob -equipped key can simplify your life if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. This type of key is able to be put in your surfboard or fishing pole if there is no need to carry a key made of metal with you.
Lost or Stolen keys
The best way to ensure that you don't risk losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare safe. If you have a difficult finding the right place to put things, you can try placing the spare key in a location that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you find it difficult to remember where you put things, you can try purchasing an attractive keyring colour 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. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will have a transponder inside it that needs to be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.
If you've lost or stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van you must visit your dealer and present your V5 and ID to make an order for replacements. They could take up to five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and for a lower price.
We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of synch with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the necessary equipment to complete this task quickly and efficiently.