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Key Replacement
If you have lost your sole Citroen car key and are looking for a replacement citroen key, it is recommended that you go to a trusted auto locksmith. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. In a dealership, you must bring your vehicle in and provide your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. You'll need to go back to the dealer to have your replacement citroen c1 car key replacement keys programmed. This is time-consuming and costly.
Citroen offers a variety of key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models feature an electronic key fob that opens the door at some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys are equipped with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded into the key and needs to be programmed to match your car.
A mobile technician will be able to come to your place and re-synchronize the keys with your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and will not charge the same amount as dealers would.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip in your key is designed to avoid wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a method commonly used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own keys with chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer when the incorrect key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.
Transponder chips in your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store them in a secure place. If they're lost or stolen an expert mobile locksmith can utilize the equipment they carry in their van to reprogram your new key so that it will be able to work with your car once again. The cost will be much lower for this service than at a dealership.
If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, an ignition key that has transponder chips can simplify your life. This type of key can be left in your surfboard or fishing pole if it isn't necessary 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 somewhere safe. If you're inclined to forget where you put something, put the spare key somewhere that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you put things, consider buying a keyring in a bright colour or pattern.
Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans did not utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on site. From 1998 the vehicles will all have a transponder that must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.
If you have lost or lost or stolen your Citroen van or car keys you must visit your dealer and bring your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. They can take up five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction the time that it takes at the dealership, and at an affordable price.
We can also reprogram damaged Citroen remote control (Fob Replacement) keys, which can easily get out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be accomplished by your local garage or Mechanic However, our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans for doing this swiftly and efficiently.