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Replacement Keys

It is best to contact a reputable auto locksmith if you've lost the only Citroen key you have and require an replacement. It will save you money and time. When you visit a dealer, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and provide the necessary identification documents to request the key replacement. It will take between two and five days for the key to arrive. Once it arrives then you'll have to return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This can be a long and expensive process.

citroen relay key fob offers a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models have keys that open the door from some distance, while other require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys come with a transponder that enables them to communicate with your car. The chip embedded in the key must be programmed to work with your specific car.

A technician on the move will come to you and resynchronize your key to your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment for diagnostics needed to complete this task and will not cost you as much as a dealership.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip in your key is designed to block wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a technique commonly used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a transponder key that has a chip inside, it will disable the immobilizer on your vehicle if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips in your citroen keys can be out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. You'll pay much less for this service than at a dealership.

If you love fishing, surfing, or kayaking, a key with transponder chip could make life easier. This kind of key can be placed on your surfboard or fishing pole if it isn't necessary to carry a steel key with you.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

Keep a spare key secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you're susceptible to forgetting the place you put something, consider putting the spare key somewhere that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you have put items, consider purchasing the keyring in a striking color or pattern.

Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans do not make use of transponders. Therefore, making an extra key is easy and can be made on the spot. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will come with a transponder built into them, which needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialized equipment.

If your citroen c3 key fob replacement car or van keys were stolen or lost, you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. The replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive, and must be programmed into your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can program and cut keys for replacement in a fraction of the time it takes at the dealership, and at less.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. This is not something that is done by your local garage or Mechanic but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to do this quickly and efficiently.