Citroen Dispatching Remote Key Replacement

In the years prior to 1997 Citroen vehicles utilised keys that do not utilise a transponder (chip). They are programmed without the need for specialist equipment on-site.

If your key fob isn't functioning, it could be due a number of different reasons, like worn buttons, damaged battery contacts water damage, or issues with the receiver module.

Diagnostics of a fault

Fault diagnosis is a process which identifies the cause of a problem so that corrective actions can be taken. This is often referred by the term fault isolation, and is an essential component of operations management automaton systems. It involves three steps including detection, localization and estimation.

Typical methods for fault diagnosis use simulation to determine the possible responses a test could have in the case of various faults, and then save the expected results in a database. After an experiment is conducted the actual results of the test are compared with these expected results. If the actual results are identical to the expected results The fault is identified. The method of identifying faults is usually iterative, and can be described as a diagnostic tree.

A car remote can become out of sync, which can cause it to malfunction. A mobile technician with the correct equipment can fix this, saving money as opposed to a dealership service. Technicians have a special tool to activate your remote plip of your citroen c3 car key, returning it to working order with the vehicle. It's a quick and simple process that can be done in about five seconds. You can even repeat this for a second plip, in case the first doesn't work.

Dead Coin Battery

The most common reason for keys that don't lock or unlocking is a dead coin battery. The button cell battery inside the key fob is secured by clips made of metal. They can loosen and weaken with time. Replace the battery with an alternative battery that has similar in size, voltage and specifications. Also make sure the metal retainer clip is fitted correctly as incorrectly replacing the battery of a button cell could damage the internal electronic chip.

Faulty Key Fob

There are a myriad of things that could go wrong with your Citroen remote key. It could be due to a defective transmitter or an inactive battery. You may hear loose parts rattling around inside of the fob or the LEDs might not be working. In such cases, you will have to call an auto locksmith to address the problem.

The remote car key, also known as the smart key, makes use of a transponder within the head to communicate with the immobiliser system of the car and will start when you insert the key. Keys that are popular with customers because they are convenient and reliable. The keys are also very sturdy and can be dropped, squeezed or moved around, in contrast to the flip keys of the past which are now discarded.

It is vital to remember that if the key you have not start your vehicle it is probably with the immobiliser in the vehicle, not the key. It is not enough to just replace the key. It must be reprogrammed using the appropriate equipment by an auto locksmith. This will require the use of a new transponder chip that will be programmed into the key, so that it can work with the car and is able to unlock and open the door from a distance, without having to physically reach the door lock.

Faulty Receiver Module

The remote keyless receiver module lets your key fobs and vehicles to communicate. If none of the key fobs is working, and you have checked the battery for health and then reprogrammed them you could find that the receiver module has developed a fault.

It may have stopped transmitting radio frequency signals or it might have become inoperable due to aging. In either case, it is a typical issue and will most likely need to be replaced by a licensed auto locksmith.

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Replacement remote key casing with rubber buttons for Citroen Jumpy. This item is not in the original packaging. It was produced by PSA Group for Delphi. This can be supplied blank (uncut) or cut to your vehicle. check out the 'Key Cutting Information' tab above for details.