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Replacement Keys

If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are in search of replacement, it's recommended to contact a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you both money and time. You'll need to bring your car to the dealership and present your identification documents to obtain a replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. When it arrives you must return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This can be time-consuming and expensive.

Citroen offers several different key types, depending on the year and model 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 in order to start your car. Keys with this feature are equipped with a transponder that allows them to communicate with the car. The chip is in the key and needs to be programmed to match your car.

A mobile technician will come to you and resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have all the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and will not charge the same amount that a dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips in your keys are designed to keep your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you own transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will deactivate the immobilizer of your vehicle if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store your keys in a secure location. If they're stolen or lost, a professional mobile locksmith will use the equipment in their van to reprogram your new key to be compatible with your car again. This will cost you far less than a dealership will charge for a new set of keys.

If you like fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys that have a transponder chip can make your life much easier. This kind of key can be placed in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a metal one with you.

Lost or Stolen keys

The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you have a hard finding the right place to put things, try putting the spare key in a spot that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you find it difficult to remember where you have put things, consider buying the keyring in a striking colour or pattern.

Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans didn't utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively easy and replacement citroen key can be done on-site. Since 1998 all vehicles will come with a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.

If you've lost or taken your Citroen keys to your car or van, you will need to visit your dealer and present your V5 along with your ID to request replacement keys. They can take up to five days to arrive, and they must be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction of the time required at the dealership, and for less.

We can also reprogram citroen xsara key remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be accomplished by your local mechanic or garage but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans for doing this efficiently and quickly.