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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's aim is to marry innovation with elegance and grace. Book Citroen Ds3 key services online in minutes. Compare prices, reviews, and availability near your location. Enter your registration number to view competitive local repair quotes. Replacement Keys It is recommended to contact an experienced auto locksmith when you've lost the only Citroen key that you own and need an replacement. It will save you both money and time. You will need to bring your vehicle to the dealership, and present your identification documents in order to receive a replacement key. The key will be delivered between two and five business days. When it arrives, 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 keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models have an electronic key fob that opens doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the vehicle. Keys with this feature are equipped with a transponder that enables them to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded into the key, and needs to be programmed to match your car. A mobile technician will visit your home and re-synchronize the keys with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment needed to accomplish this task and they won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would. Transponder Chips The transponder chip that is in your key is designed to avoid the hot-wiring of your car. G28CarKeys is a popular method used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a key with a chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer when the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft. Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys can be out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. If they're stolen or lost, a professional mobile locksmith will use the equipment they have in their van to reprogram your new key to be compatible with your car again. You will pay much less for this service than you would at a dealership. If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, keys with a transponder chip can make your life much easier. Instead of worrying about taking a key made of steel with you in the event that you need to lock your car when you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be stored in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak. Keys lost or stolen Keep a spare key somewhere secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you have a difficult finding the right place to put things, consider putting the spare key in a spot that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you have trouble keeping the track of things such as this, think about buying keys with a striking color or pattern so it's easy to locate. Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans do not use transponders so making an extra key is simple and can be done on site. The vehicles that were manufactured from 1998 and onwards will come with a transponder in it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis. this requires specialist equipment. If you have lost or lost or stolen your Citroen van or car keys You will need to visit your dealer and bring your V5 along with your ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive and will have to be programmed into your vehicle before you can drive it. We can cut and program keys replacements in a fraction the time that it takes at the dealership, and at a lower price. We can also reprogram damaged Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with the vehicle. This isn't something that can be accomplished by your local garage or Mechanic however, our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans that allow them to do this efficiently and quickly.