Key Battery Citroen DS3 HOW TO 

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Hi Raphael, you shouldn't need to. If the button isn't being pressed, then it won't wear the battery down. We've not seen a key battery leak, unlike some of the AA and AAA batteries that do.

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It would work, but 1632 is too big for this slot, you could damaged the hausing

Hi, if it’s not giving out a signal there are only three reasons. Either the battery is faulty, upside down, or the key itself is faulty

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Hi Gerald. There are two problems with this type of replacement case. Some of them are not very good! Sometimes when the circuit board is changed over, the buttons don't work, just because the buttons don't line up etc. But hopefully you'll get a good one. The other problem is putting your blade into the new case. The blade has a 'tang' on the end, it's the bit of metal you can't see because it's inside the hinge assembly. The problem is that the original manufacturers blade, may not fit into the new case correctly. You may need to alter the blade with a needle file etc. Let us know how you get on please.

Did you manage to get to the battery Martin?

Hi Brendan, Do you mean you have got a new empty case? Is it any good? We've been looking at these lately, but some of them are a poor quality. If you have got a new case, my suggestion is to get the blade cut and make sure it will turn the ignition. Then, open up the key and transfer the circuit board into the new case. Let us all know how you get on and please feel free to tell us where you got the case, so that other people can get one

My key fell apart so I ordered the plastic shell from amazon for about £10. I put the electronic part of the key into the plastic shell and the car opened and locked. All worked fine. I decided I would get the key cut as well however before I did, when I went to start the car using the original manual key it went into anti theft mode and would not let me start the car. I had to put the electronic key parts back into the original shell for me to be able to start the car with the manual key. I decided I would just get the key cut on my £10 piece of plastic and worry about the electronic part later. The key cutters told me they could not do it on the one I had purchased and I would have to use one of there’s. (hope you’re following this) all I want is a key that works without having to pay hundreds for a new one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Any companies you recommend for new keys? Thanks

Hi Kevin, these keys are terrible. Once the spring mechanism gets loose, as you describe, it needs a new case. Unfortunately, the replacement DS3 cases are poor quality, but your circuit board will fit into a standard Citroen case. I would recommend contacting a local car key man to sort this out as it shouldn't cost too much. If you were local to us, we'd charge £36, to give you an idea.

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Hello Brendan. Yes the thing near the battery is the coil that makes the car read the transponder. If it gets damaged, the car won't start

Hi. What to do if I've change the battery but it still cannot unlock/lock the car

H Jenday. I expect they'll be somewhere on Amazon or eBay. We don't sell them I'm afraid

Hello, doed the key start the car?

@@TheCarKeyMan no, it move the starter, but the engine does not run, it says problem with something on the screen (tomorrow ill put more details)

Hi, I'm sure the board just lifts out from the key doesn't it?

@@TheCarKeyMan To be honest, I've not tried it yet. I didn't want to break it until I found out if there was a specific way of doing it. It did seem to want to just fall out the casing, which is why I asked. I'm using my spare key until I get a new battery anyway.

I've not seen one for a while but i@m pretty sure the case just pops out, no problem

Oh Dear! Maybe it's been glued in the past? Let us know if you figure it out please?

I think mine has been glued. Only shifted a little

Hi, you knock the pin out and swap the blade

Hi Darren, sorry I have been away on holiday. It sounds like the chip is missing or damaged. Did you manage to get this sorted out?

Hello Kathleen..great question. Do you have a new case?

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