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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the premium vehicle brand of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name translates to “Different Spirit.' The marque aims to combine luxury grace and elegance with the latest technology. Find reviews and prices for Citroen Ds3 services near you and book them online in just a few clicks. Enter your registration number to receive affordable local repair quotes. Keys Replacement It is recommended to call an auto locksmith that is reputable if you have lost the 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. At a dealership, will be required to bring your vehicle in and present your identification documents to order the replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. You will need to return to the dealer to get your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This can be a long and expensive process. There are a variety of Citroen keys, depending on the year and model your vehicle is. Certain models have keys that open doors from a distance, while others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the vehicle. The majority of keys have a transponder chip that is used to communicate with your car. The chip embedded in the key needs to be programmed for your particular car. A technician on the move will come to you and resynchronize your keys to your vehicle. They'll have the diagnostic equipment that is needed for this job and will not cost you nearly as much as a dealership. Transponder Chips Transponder chips in your keys are designed to prevent your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly employed by thieves to steal cars. If you have an ignition key that has a chip, it can deactivate your immobilizer when the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles. The transponder chips in your citroen ds3 key s may not be in sync with your vehicle sometimes, so it's important to secure them. If they're stolen or lost an expert mobile locksmith will use the equipment they carry in their van to reprogram your new key to work with your vehicle again. You'll pay less for this service than you would at an auto dealer. A transponder-equipped key can make life easier for you if you enjoy kayaking, fishing or surfing. This kind of key can be left in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't want to carry a steel key with you. Keys lost or stolen Keep a spare key somewhere safe to avoid losing them. If you're prone to forgetting where you put something, try placing the spare key in a place that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble keeping an eye on things like this, consider buying keys with a striking color or pattern so it's easy to find. Prior to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans do not utilize transponders, therefore making an extra key is easy and can be made on the spot. From 1998, all vehicles will have transponders that need to be programmed into the chassis. 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 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 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 to do this efficiently and quickly.