How to Use Your Citroen Key Fob Smartly
Many people are unaware that their keys come with quite a few cool features. If you're looking to summon your car like Tesla or utilize the Panic button to deter home invaders, these tricks can be useful in an emergency.
Key fobs are subjected to a great deal of physical damage, and are not impervious to destruction. It's fairly easy to repair a dead key fob.
Keyless Entry
Modern automobiles are equipped with key fobs that allow the owner to open and start the car without having to insert a key in the ignition barrel. These keys have a transponder chip that sends a coded signal to the car whenever the key is inserted. Only after the code is correct can the vehicle be permitted to start.
Certain key fobs are equipped with many features that the owners may not be aware of, but can prove to be very useful when they are needed. If your citroen key fob was not working, regardless of whether it was because of a drop on the floor which damaged the internal chip or simply because it has been unable to function, then there are some options you might want to try.
The first step is to check the battery in your key fob to check for battery issues. This is often the root of several of the issues discussed in the previous paragraphs, since a depleted or dead battery could stop the key fob from transmitting its signals to the receiver module inside the car. It is easy to replace the battery at home. It is also a good idea to look for water damage to the key fob because this could also cause it to stop functioning. Once you have replaced the battery, re-seating the key fob into the ignition could help restore its function. It is also a good idea to test the lock and unlock functions of every plip button on the key fob.
Remote locking
If your remote doesn't respond when you press the unlock key on the fob that you have, it may be because the battery is dead. If this is the case, your fob will need to be reprogrammed in order to work with your car. The process differs for each car model, but generally, it's the same. Before starting, you should try all of the buttons on your fob to ensure there isn't a single one broken.
Consider whether the key fob can be damaged by water, blunt force or circuit board scratch marks. If it is, then you'll have to take the key fob from its case and take a look of its internal components. If the battery connector's terminals are broken or loose then carefully re-soldering them into place may return your key fob in good operating condition.
Some key fobs come with some key fobs come with a "Panic Button". This button is designed to scare away potential thieves from your car, particularly if you are in an area that is isolated, such as an underground parking garage. Although the function isn't 100% secure however, it can deter criminals from attempting to steal your vehicle or even breaking into your home. A press of the panic button can trigger loud sounds that make anyone nervous if they are near it.
Engine Start
It is possible to turn your car on and off using a unique key fob. The system also ensures the engine will only be started if your key fob is near by. This feature is particularly useful during colder months, as you can precool or warm your vehicle at home.
If you receive an error message stating "key not detected" Then place the keyfob inside the central armrest bin or on the dashboard on vehicles that are newer. The keyfob is now capable of being used to press START in order to start the vehicle.
Reprogramming a Citroen key fob for locking and unlocking is pretty easy to do by yourself. However, programming a key fob for push start is much more difficult and requires specialized equipment and experience. citroen spare key are experts in this area and if you've lost your key or need help getting it started contact us and we can get you back on the road swiftly and quickly.
Since 1998 all Citroen keys use transponders (also known as chips) and these need to be programmed. This is a little more challenging, particularly in keys that have been lost, but we are able to fix the majority of cars even when all keys are missing.
Battery Warning Light
If you notice a yellow/orange warning light indicating a car and swirls on the dashboard, it could be the Citroen Traction control system is reporting an issue. It is essential to seek assistance from a trained mechanic or Citroen dealer to fix the problem. This will not affect driveability but should be checked because it may require a service of the system to fix this.
A key fob battery low warning symbol on the dash may indicate that the batteries inside the key fob are extremely low. The batteries will need to be replaced. This is very easy and can be done on the go as most keys can be opened so that the replacement batteries can be inserted in. Most electronics stores carry the CR2025 and CR2032 3-Volt batteries. You can either look up YouTube videos or refer to the owner's manual to get more details.
Since 1998 Since 1998, all Citroen vehicles are equipped with transponders that must be programmed into the vehicle. This is much more straight than in the past and we can perform this on-site, even keys that are lost. The old key type used a chip with fixed codes like the philips type 33. We are able to make spare keys for these models, but they'll require a key code to program them.