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Replacement Keys

If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are searching for replacement, it's recommended to contact an auto locksmith you can trust. This is because it will help you save money and time. You'll need to take your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents in order to get a new key. The key will be delivered between two and five business days. You will need to return to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be very expensive and time consuming.

Citroen offers a variety of key types, depending on the model and year of your vehicle. Certain models come with the key Fob Replacement to unlock the door at the distance, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The keys are fitted with a transponder which allows them to communicate with the car. The chip is in the key and must be programmed to match your car.

A mobile technician will travel to you and resynchronize the key with your vehicle. They will have all the diagnostic equipment required to complete the task and won't charge more than an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to prevent wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a common technique employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys that have chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer in the event that the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. If they're lost or stolen, a professional mobile locksmith can make use of the equipment they have in their van to reprogram your new key so that it can be able to work with your car once again. The cost will be much lower for this service than at a dealership.

If you love fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys with a transponder chip can simplify your life. This type of key can be placed in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a steel key with you.

Keys lost or stolen

The best way to ensure that you don't risk losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, try putting the spare key in a location that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you put things, you can try purchasing a keyring in a bright color or pattern.

Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans do not use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on-site. All vehicles made from 1998 onwards will come with a transponder in it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialized equipment.

If you've lost or have stolen your Citroen van or car keys, you will need to visit your dealer and show your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive, and will have to be programmed to your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program keys for replacement in a fraction of the time that it takes at the dealership, and at cheaper prices.

We can also reprogram citroen remote key replacement remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians have the right tools to accomplish this task quickly and effectively.