The 3 Greatest Moments In Peugeot Car Key Replacement History

New Key For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most adored automobiles on the road. It’s a tiny car with lots of character and style.

In time, however they may suffer from some problems. If not addressed swiftly they can become quite serious.

Replacing keys for certain kinds of vehicles can be a very expensive and stressful procedure, especially when the car has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a popular car brand that is known for its high-quality cars. These cars are equipped with a strong security feature that impedes the unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system employs a transponder chip that is secured with a unique code. This allows the immobilizer to recognize the correct key and start the engine. This makes it impossible for thieves to use stolen Peugeot keys.

A professional auto locksmith is capable of helping you if you’ve lost your car keys. They will visit your location and cut you a new spare car key. Additionally, they will program the new key to work with your Peugeot’s immobilizer as well as lock barrels. This is a less expensive option than going to an auto dealer.

The process of getting the spare peugeot 208 spare key key is relatively easy for the majority of models (except for the 107, 108, and Bipper). However, you will need to know the PIN code of your vehicle in order to get a new key. This can be a headache especially if you are in a position with very little time available to wait for the locksmith to show up.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer system in your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you have used to start your vehicle is the one that it expects. It does this by transmitting an electronic signal from the microchip embedded in your key to the ignition switch using an antenna. This is a security feature that prevents your car from being stolen.

The warning light will flash or be lit on the console if the immobilizer is receiving an incorrect code from the one it’s expecting. This indicates that something is not right and that you may need to surrender the vehicle at an Peugeot dealer with your registration card and identity document to have the system reset and the keys programmed.

You can tell if there is a transponder error in your key by checking it at a garage that provides this service. This is a free service and they will tell you if your peugeot car key not working will not start because of a problem with the system.

There is usually no need to worry unless you accidentally swapped the original Peugeot key case with another (and lost the transponder) or damaged your key after getting it wet. The most common issues with the immobilizer system arise caused by a weak battery in the key, a broken antenna, or an electronic malfunction within the module and engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to try something different in the early 2000’s. In the early 2000’s, Peugeot launched a flip-key design instead of the traditional transponder chip encased in carbon. The new design has several major issues, and one of the main ones is key blade wobble. This issue happens when the blade on a key wears away and is the part of the key which goes into the lock. The silver button inside the lock stops turning the mechanism, and the key won’t be able to enter the lock.

Fortunately, this can be easily repair with a new key blade, properly cut to the correct. It is essential that the blade be copied from your worn out key and not a generic one, as the latter does not reflect the exact shape of your key, and will continue to wear the same way. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can fit you a new blade and fix this frustrating issue.

Key Blade Damage

Quite often, the key blade gets damaged, or more precisely the’mouth’ of the key, begins to wear out. If the key isn’t removed swiftly, it may become stuck in the lock. This can cause the common “Immobiliser fault” on your dashboard. There are a myriad of myths and legends about how to fix this problem however the reality is that the replacement of the key blade is needed.

Luckily, this is cost-effective and can be completed by local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They’ll simply have to cut a new blade and then attach it to the Peugeot 207 key.

The circuit board that produces the signal for the transponder chip is likely to show tiny hairline cracks in the course of about five years. These cracks are not affecting the chip, but they could cause other problems with your Peugeot flip key.

One of the biggest problems with these Peugeot keys is that the flip mechanism – which keeps the blade in place isn’t very effective. This is particularly true for the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 series. This is due to the design of the key’s flip mechanism has been changed from the original model, a carbon-encased chip. This has led to four major issues, each of which could stop your Peugeot key from beginning your car.