[Issue Closed] Keyless entry fails on Citroen DS3 Sportchic 3Door - immobilizer active?

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Electriceel
Member since January 2022 • 90 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Citroen DS3 Sportchic 3Door

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen DS3 Sportchic 3Door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 16, 2024

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Xenomorph
Member • 22 posts

Was about to give up on my Citroen DS3 Sportchic 3Door, but this gives me hope.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 28 posts

Using this on my Citroen DS3 Sportchic 3Door now. Hope it works.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 80 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Citroen DS3 Sportchic 3Door.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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