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Replacement Keys

If you have lost your sole Citroen car key and are in search of a replacement, it is best to go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you money and time. At a dealership, will be required to bring your vehicle in and provide your identity documents to purchase the replacement citroen key key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. Once it does you'll need to return to your dealership to get the replacement citroen c4 key fob key programmed into your vehicle. This can be a long and expensive process.

There are various kinds of Citroen keys, based on what model and year your vehicle is. Certain models come with the key fob to unlock the door from a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys are equipped with a transponder that allows them to connect with the car. The chip is embedded in the key and must be programmed to match your car.

A mobile technician will travel to you to resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They will have the appropriate tools for diagnosing to complete this task and they won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to prevent the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a technique commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own transponder keys, the chip inside it will disable the immobilizer on your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost with the help of their van. This will cost you much less than the dealership would charge for new keys.

If you like surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys that have transponder chips can make your life much easier. Rather than having to worry about carrying a metal key with you in the event you have to lock your car when you're on vacation, this type key is water-resistant and can be left on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys stolen or lost

The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you have a hard finding the right place to put things, try putting the spare key in a location that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you're struggling to keep track of items like this, consider purchasing keys with a striking color or pattern so it's easy to find.

From 1997 onwards, citroen car key replacement vehicles and vans didn't use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be done at the site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will have a transponder inside it that needs to be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys have been stolen or lost, you'll need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction of than the time it takes the dealership, and for an affordable price.

We also can reprogram the faulty citroen key fob replacement remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be done by your local mechanic or garage but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans that allow them to do this swiftly and efficiently.