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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key DS Automobiles is the luxury brand of Citroen. The DS name is a reference to “Different Spirit” and the marque aims to blend innovation with grace and glamour. Review and compare prices for Citroen ds3 key services close to you and book online in a matter of minutes. Enter your registration number to receive competitive local repair quotes. Key Replacement If you have lost your only Citroen car key and are seeking replacement, it's best to go to a trusted auto locksmith. This is because it will save you money and hassle. In a dealership, you must bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. Once it does, you will have to come back in to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This can be expensive and time consuming. Citroen offers several different key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models use an electronic key fob that opens the door at a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of keys have a transponder chip that is used to communicate with your car. The chip is incorporated into the key and has to be programmed to the car you own. A technician on the move will come to you and resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment for diagnostics needed to do this job and they won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership. Transponder Chips A transponder chip on your key is designed to block the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a common method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own keys that have chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer when the wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles. Transponder chips on your Citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a secure place. If they're lost or stolen A professional locksmith can use the equipment in their van to reprogram the new key so that it can work with your car again. This will cost less than what a dealership would charge for new keys. If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having an ignition key that has transponder chip could simplify your life. This type of key can be left in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a metal one with you. Lost or Stolen Keys Keep a spare key somewhere safe to avoid losing them. If you're susceptible to forgetting where you put something, put the spare key somewhere that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you put things, you can try purchasing the keyring in a striking colour or pattern. Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans did not utilize transponders, t here fore making an extra key is easy and can be done on site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will have a transponder inside them that must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis. this requires specialist equipment. If you've lost or have stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van you'll need to visit your dealer and show your V5 along with your ID to make an order for replacements. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in less time required by the dealership, and at a lower cost. We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the equipment to accomplish this task efficiently and quickly.