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Key Replacement
If you have lost your one Citroen car key and are in search of an alternative, it's best to go to an auto locksmith that you trust. This is because it will reduce the cost and stress. At a dealership, must bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. When it arrives you must return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This can be expensive and time consuming.
There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on what model and year your vehicle is. Certain models have keys that open doors from a distance, while others require that you insert it into the ignition in order to start the car. These keys are equipped with a transponder that enables them to connect with the car. The chip is in the key and must be programmed to match your car.
citroen relay key replacement will be able to come to your location and re-synchronize the key with your car. They'll have the equipment needed to accomplish this task, and they won't charge you as much as a dealership.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip on your key is designed to avoid hot-wiring your vehicle. This is a common method employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a transponder key, the chip inside it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if a 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 is important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys in the event of theft or loss using the equipment in their van. This will cost you far less than what a dealership would charge for a new set of keys.
A key with a transponder will make life easier for you when you love kayaking, fishing or surfing. This type of key can be tucked away in your fishing or surfboard pole if it isn't necessary to carry a key made of metal with you.
Keys lost or stolen
Make sure you keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult recalling where you keep things, consider putting the spare key in a spot that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you find it difficult to remember where you have put things, consider buying keys in a vibrant color or pattern.
Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans didn't use transponders so making an extra key is easy and can be done on site. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will come with a transponder built into them which must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.
If you've lost or stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van you'll need to go to your dealer and show your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. The replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive and they must be programmed into your vehicle before you are able drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys in a fraction than the time it takes the dealership, and for an affordable price.
We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be accomplished by your local garage or Mechanic but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans that allow them to do this fast and efficiently.