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Key Replacement

If you have lost your one Citroen car key and are searching for an alternative, it's best to go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you both time and money. You will need to bring your vehicle to the dealer and show your identification documents in order to receive a replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to arrive. You'll have to go back to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be time-consuming and expensive.

There are a variety of Citroen keys, depending on the year and model of your vehicle is. Certain models come with 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 these keys come with a transponder chip that is used to communicate with your car. The chip is incorporated into the key and must be programmed to match your car.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your location and re-synchronize the key with your vehicle. They'll be equipped with all the diagnostic equipment required to complete the task and won't charge more than an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

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

Transponder chips in your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store them safely. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys if it's lost or stolen using the equipment in their van. You'll pay less for this service than at a dealership.

A transponder key can make life easier for you if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key with you in case you need to lock your vehicle while you're on vacation, this type key is water-resistant and can be left in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

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The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If The Keylab have a hard finding the right place to put things, you can try placing the spare key in a place that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you find it difficult to remember where you put things, consider buying a keyring in a bright color or pattern.

Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans didn't make use of transponders. Therefore, making an extra key is easy and can be made on the spot. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards will come with a transponder built into them which must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been stolen or lost, you'll need to go to the dealer with your V5 and ID to order replacement keys. Then they can take 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 replacement keys in a fraction the time it takes at the dealership, and for cheaper prices.

We can also reprogram malfunctioning Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be handled by your local garage or Mechanic, but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans that allow them to do this fast and efficiently.