How to Use Your Citroen Key Fob Smartly

Many car owners don't realize that their key fobs come with some pretty cool features. It doesn't matter if you want to summon your car to the level of Tesla or use the Panic button to stop intruders from your home, these tips are useful in an emergency.

Key fobs take plenty of physical assault, and they're certainly not impervious to destruction. It's relatively easy to fix any broken key fob.

Keyless Entry

Modern vehicles are equipped with key fobs that allow owners to unlock and start the car without having put a physical key in the ignition barrel. The keys are equipped with a transponder that sends a coded message to the car. Only when the signal is right is the vehicle able to begin to move.

Certain key fobs are equipped with many features that owners may not be aware of, but can prove to be very useful in the event of. If your citroen key fob stopped working, whether it was due to dropping it on the floor, which caused damage to the internal chip or simply because it has stopped working, then there are some solutions you might try.

In the first place, you must examine the battery inside your key fob to check for battery issues. This is often the root of many of the issues described in the previous paragraphs, since a depleted or dead battery may prevent the key fob from sending its signals to the receiver module inside the car. The replacement of the battery is easy and can be done at home. Check for any water damage to the key fob, since this could cause it to stop working. After replacing the battery, reconnecting the key fob inside the ignition can help restore its function. It is a good idea also to test the locking and unlock functions of every plip button on the key fob.

Remote Locking

If you hit the unlock button on your key fob, but it doesn't respond to your request, the battery in your remote might be dead. If this is the case, your fob will need to be reprogrammed to work with your car. G28 is slightly different for each car model but the essential procedures are generally the same. You should check all the buttons on your key fob prior to when you start to ensure that none of them are damaged.

It is also important to consider whether the key fob is vulnerable to damage due to water, blunt force, or circuit board scratch marks. It is necessary to disassemble the key fob and examine its internal components. If the battery connector terminals are loose or broken It is important to carefully glue them back into place may return your key fob to good working order.

Some models of key fobs come with the "Panic" button. This button is intended to scare off potential thieves, particularly if you are in a remote area like an underground parking garage. While the function isn't foolproof, it can help to stop criminals from trying to steal your vehicle or even break into your home. The panic button will make an audible sound that will frighten anyone who is near.

Engine Start

It is possible to turn your car on or off using your unique key fob. The system also ensures that the engine will only begin to run if your key fob is located close by. This feature is particularly helpful in cold weather, since you can precool or heat your car at home.

If you receive an error message that says "key not detected" Place the keyfob in the central armrest bin, or on the dashboard on newer vehicles. It is then possible to use the keyfob to press START to start the car.

Reprogramming a Citroen key fob for locking and unlocking is quite simple to do it yourself. To program a keyfob to enable push-start is more difficult and requires specialized knowledge and equipment. We are experts in this field If you've lost your key fob or need assistance with getting it going contact us.


Since 1998 the entire Citroen key transponders are used (also known as chips). These need to be programmed. It isn't always easy to do this, particularly when keys are lost. However we can still repair the majority of cars the keys aren't all there.

Battery Warning Light

If you see a yellow/orange light with swirls appearing on your dashboard it could be a sign of the traction control system on your Citroen. It's important to seek help from a qualified mechanic or Citroen dealer to fix the problem. This won't affect driving but should be checked because it could need a system repair to resolve the issue.

The low battery of the key fob warning symbol on the dash could indicate that the batteries in the key fob are very low. The batteries will have to be replaced. It's simple to do, and it can be done while driving. The majority of keys can be opened to let replacement batteries to enter. Most electronics stores carry the CR2025 and CR2032 3-Volt batteries. Look in your owner's manual for details or YouTube videos on how to do this.

Since 1998 since 1998, all Citroen vehicles are equipped with transponders that need to be programmed into the vehicle. This is much simpler than in the past and we can do this on the spot, even for lost keys. The key of the past was chips with fixed codes like the philips type 33. We are able to make spare keys for these models but they'll need the key code of the vehicle to program them.