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How to Use Your Citroen Key Fob Smartly Many car owners are unaware that their keys come with some pretty cool features. These tricks are useful when you have to summon your vehicle such as Tesla, or stop home intruders. Key fobs are subject to lots of physical abuse, and they aren't indestructible. It's fairly easy to repair a dead key fob. Keyless Entry Many modern cars come with key fobs which allow owners to open and start their car without having to insert an actual key into the ignition barrel. Keys with transponders that transmits a coded signal to the car. Only when the signal is right can the car begin to move. Key fobs offer a myriad of built-in functions, some that the owners aren't aware of, but that are extremely useful when needed. There are a few things you can do if the citroen's key fob has stopped working. It could be due to a drop damaging the internal chip or it may have simply stopped functioning. You must first examine the battery of your key fob. A lot of the issues mentioned above are due to the absence of a key fob battery. It could stop the keyfob from sending signals to the receiver module within the vehicle. The replacement of the battery is simple, and can be done at home. It is also a good idea to examine for damage to the water-based key fob since this could hinder its functioning. Re-installing the key fob into the ignition after you have replaced the batteries will help restore functionality. It is also an excellent idea to test all the buttons on the key fob to test unlock and lock functions. Remote Locking If your remote does not respond when you press the unlock key on your key fob, it may be because the battery is dead. The remote will need to be reprogrammed in order to work with your vehicle in this case. This procedure is slightly different for each car model, but the basic steps are usually identical. Before starting, you should check all the buttons on your device to ensure that none of them are damaged. Think about whether the key fob is likely to be damaged by water, blunt force or circuit board scratches. It is necessary to disassemble the key fob to inspect its internal components. If the battery connector terminals are broken or loose then carefully re-soldering them into place may return your key fob to good working condition. Certain key fobs have the “Panic Button”. This button is designed to scare away potential thieves from your vehicle, specifically if you are in an isolated area such as an underground parking garage. Although it's not foolproof but it can stop criminals from trying to steal your vehicle or even gaining entry into your home. The panic button will make a loud sound, which will scare anyone in the vicinity. Engine Start It is possible to switch your car on or off using a special key fob. The system makes sure that the engine will only come on if your keyfob is in close proximity. This feature can be especially beneficial in colder weather since it lets you heat or precool your car from the comfort of your home. If your car shows an error message telling you that “key not detected”, try holding the keyfob in the steering column or on vehicles with more modern technology, place it inside the central armrest bin, dashboard or cupholder. The keyfob should now be able to be used to press START to start the vehicle. Reprogramming a Citroen key fob to lock and unlocking is pretty easy to do yourself. To program a keyfob to enable push-start, however, is more complicated and requires specialist knowledge and equipment. We are experts in this field, so if you've lost your key fob, or require assistance in getting it running get in touch with us. From 1998 all Citroen keys are equipped with transponders (also known as chips) and they must be programmed. This can be a bit more complicated, particularly for keys that are lost, but we can still fix most cars even when keys are not present. Battery Warning Light If you spot a yellow/orange warning light indicating the car's dashboard and is surrounded by swirls across the dash, it could be the Citroen traction control system indicating an issue. To fix citroen key programming is recommended to speak with a certified mechanic or Citroen dealer. It shouldn't affect your driving but should be inspected since it's likely to need a service of the system to correct this. A low battery on the key fob warning symbol on the dash could indicate that the batteries inside the key fob are very low. They'll have to be replaced. This is a simple process and can be done at the side of the road as most keys can be pried open to allow the replacement batteries into. Most electronics stores carry the CR2025 and CR2032 3-Volt batteries. You can either view YouTube videos or consult the owner's manual for more information. Since 1998 Since 1998, all Citroen vehicles have transponders, which require programming into the vehicle. This is much simpler and simple than it was in the past, and we are able to perform this on-site, even for lost key situations. The older type of key was a chip with fixed codes, such as the type 33 philips. We can still make spare keys for these models, but they'll need the key code to program them.