Don't Make This Mistake With Your Peugeot Car Key Replacement

New Key For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most adored automobiles on the road. It's a small car that has plenty of character and design.

As time passes they may suffer from various issues. If not addressed swiftly these issues could become very grave.

Replacing a key on certain models of cars can be a costly and stressful process, particularly when the car has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a popular car brand that is well-known for producing top-quality vehicles. These cars have a robust security feature that blocks unauthorized use of the vehicle. The system utilizes a transponder that is encrypted with an unique code. This allows the immobilizer identify the correct key and turn on the engine.  peugeot key replacement  makes it impossible for thieves to steal Peugeot keys.

A professional auto locksmith will be able to help you if you've lost your car keys. They will come to your location and cut you a new spare car key. Additionally, they will program the new key to work with your Peugeot's immobilizer and lock barrels. This is a less expensive option than visiting the dealer.

For most models, the process of getting an additional Peugeot key is quite simple (except for 107,108 and Bipper). However, you will need to know the pin code of your vehicle to learn a new key. This can be a challenge especially if you only have the time available to wait for the locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer on your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you have used to start your vehicle is the one it needs. It does this by sending an electronic signal from the microchip embedded in your key to the ignition switch via an antenna. This is a security device designed to safeguard your vehicle from being taken.

The warning light will flash or illuminate on the console when the immobilizer receives a different code from the one it anticipates. This means there's something wrong and you'll be required to take the vehicle to a Peugeot dealer to reset the unit and have the keys reset.

You can tell whether there is a transponder error in your key by analyzing it at a garage offering this service. This service is completely free and they'll inform you that your Peugeot isn't running because of a problem with the system.

There is no reason to worry unless you have accidentally swapped the original Peugeot key case for a different one (and lost the transponder), or if you damaged your key after getting it wet. Most immobilizer issues are caused by a low battery, a damaged key antenna, or an electronic malfunction within the engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to try something different in the beginning of 2000's. In the early 2000's, the company introduced a flip-key style instead of the traditional transponder chip, which was enclosed in carbon. Unfortunately, the new design presented many major issues and one of the main ones is key blade wobble. This problem occurs when the key blade wears down that is the part of the key which goes into the lock. This causes the silver button inside the key to stop flipping out the mechanism, and the key ceases to feed into the lock correctly.

This can be easily corrected with a new blade cut to the correct size. It is crucial that the blade is duplicated from your worn-out key and not a generic model, as it won't give you the true shape of your key, and will continue to wear in the same manner. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can fit you a new blade and resolve this issue.

Key Blade Damage

Quite often, the blade of a key gets damaged, or more precisely the 'mouth' of the key begins to wear out. If the key is not removed swiftly, it may get stuck in the lock. This can cause the dreaded "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a myriad of fairy tales about how to fix the problem, but in reality a new blade is required.

This is a very cost-effective task that could be performed by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll have to cut a new key blade and put it on your Peugeot 207.

A high-quality Peugeot flip key should last about five years before tiny hairline cracks start to appear on the circuit board that produces the transponder chip's signal. These cracks are not affecting the chip, but they can cause other problems for your Peugeot flip key.

The flip mechanism, which holds the blade in position is not very reliable. This is particularly relevant to the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 ranges. This is because this key 'flip mechanism' has changed from the old model carbon-encased chips. This modification has caused four major issues, each of which could prevent your Peugeot key from activating your car.