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Key Replacement

It is recommended to call an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost your only Citroen key you have and need to replace it. This is because it will make it easier for you to save money and time. You'll need to bring your car to the dealer and show your identification documents in order to obtain a replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. When it arrives, you will have to return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This is a lengthy and costly process.

citroen xsara picasso key provides a variety of key types, depending on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models feature the key Fob replacement to unlock the door from the distance, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of keys have transponder chips that are used to connect with your car. The embedded chip in the key needs to be programmed for your particular car.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your location and re-synchronize the keys with your car. They'll be equipped with all the equipment necessary to do the job and will not charge the same amount as dealers would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip in your key is designed to avoid hot-wiring your vehicle. This is a technique commonly used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have a transponder key the chip inside will deactivate the immobilizer of your vehicle if an incorrect key is used to start it. 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's important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key if it's lost or stolen by using the equipment that is in their van. This will cost you far less than what a dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.

If you love surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having keys that have a transponder chip can make life easier. Instead of worrying about carrying a metal key to carry in case you need to lock your car when you're away, this kind of key is waterproof and can be safely left in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys lost or stolen

Make sure you keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you have a difficult time remembering where you put things, consider putting the spare key in a place that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing keys in a vibrant colour or pattern.

From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans do not utilize transponders, therefore making an extra key is easy and can be made on site. Since 1998 the vehicles will all have transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist equipment.

If you've lost or stolen your citroen dispatch key fob van or car keys, you will need to go to your dealer and show your V5 and ID to order replacements. They can take up five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time required by the dealership, and at a cheaper price.

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the equipment to perform this task quickly and efficiently.