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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the name of the luxury car brand of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name is a reference to the “Different Spirit. The marque's goal is to combine luxury elegance and glamour with innovation. Find reviews and prices for Citroen ds3 key services near you and book online in a matter of minutes. Enter your registration number to view the most competitive repair estimates for your area. Replacement Keys If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are in search of replacement, it's best to find a reputable auto locksmith. It will save you both time and money. At a dealership, must bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to purchase the key replacement. The key will be delivered between two and five business days. It is necessary to return to the dealer to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be a long and expensive process. Citroen provides a variety of keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models come with an electronic key fob that opens doors from a distance, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the car. The keys are fitted with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with your car. The chip embedded in the key needs to be programmed to work with your specific car. A mobile technician will visit your location and re-synchronize the key with your vehicle. They'll be equipped with all the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and won't cost as much as a dealer would. Transponder Chips A transponder chip on your key is designed to prevent wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a common method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a key with a chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer if the wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles. Transponder chips in your citroen keys may be out of sync with your vehicle. It's crucial to keep your keys in a secure location. If they're stolen or lost an expert mobile locksmith can utilize the equipment they carry in their van to reprogram your new key to work with your car again. The cost will be much lower for this service than at the dealership. If you are a fan of fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chip could make life easier. This kind of key is able to be put in your fishing or surfboard pole if you don't want to carry a metal key with you. Keys that were stolen or lost are not found Keep a spare key in a place that is safe to avoid losing them. If you're prone to forgetting where you put something place the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you put things, consider buying the keyring in a striking colour or pattern. From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans did not utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively simple and can be done on the spot. Since 1998, all vehicles will have transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment. If your Citroen keys for your van or car have been stolen or lost you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to order replacement keys. citroen replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle before you are able drive it. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction of the time that it takes at the dealership, and at a lower price. We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be done by your local garage or Mechanic but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans to accomplish this swiftly and efficiently.