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Key Replacement
If you have lost your primary Citroen car key and are looking for an alternative, it's recommended that you go to an auto locksmith that you trust. It will save you both time and money. In a dealership, you will be required to bring your vehicle and your identity documents to purchase the replacement key. The key will be delivered between two and five business days. Once it does 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 keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models have an electronic key fob that opens the doors remotely, whereas others require that you insert it into the ignition to start your car. These keys come with a transponder which allows them to communicate with the car. The chip embedded in the key must be programmed to work with your specific car.
A mobile technician will come to you and resynchronize your keys to your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment required to complete the task and won't cost as much as an auto dealer would.
Transponder Chips
A transponder chip on your key is designed to stop the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a common method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys that have chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer if the incorrect key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.
Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle.
citroen c1 key fob replacement is important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys in case it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. This will cost much less than the dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.
A key with a transponder can simplify your life in case you enjoy kayaking fishing or surfing. This type of key is able to be put on your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't want to carry a metal key with you.
Keys stolen or lost
The best way to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare secure. If you're likely to forget where you put something, try placing the spare key in a place that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're struggling to keep things like this, you might want to consider purchasing a keyring with a bright design or color that makes it easy to locate.
From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans do not make use of transponders. Therefore, making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on the spot. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will have a transponder inside it that needs to be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment.
If your Citroen keys for your van or car were stolen or lost, you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. They could take up to five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program replacement keys in a fraction the time that it takes at the dealership, and at 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 handled by your local mechanic or garage, but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to accomplish this fast and efficiently.
