The Three Greatest Moments In Peugeot Car Key Replacement History

New Key For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most sought-after cars on the roads. It's a small car that has a lot of character and style.

Over time however they may suffer from some issues. These can be serious if they aren't addressed quickly.

It can be costly and difficult to replace keys to your car, particularly in the event that it has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is known for its high-end cars. These cars have a sturdy security system that blocks the use of the vehicle by anyone who is not authorized. The system employs a transponder that is encrypted by a unique code. This enables the immobilizer to identify the correct key and start the engine. This makes it impossible for thieves to steal Peugeot keys.

If you've lost your car keys, an auto locksmith professional can help. They will visit your location and cut you a spare car key. Additionally, they will program the new key to work with the immobilizer on your Peugeot and lock barrels. This is a cheaper option than visiting an dealer.

For the majority of models, the process of getting an additional Peugeot key is pretty straightforward (except for 107,108 and Bipper). You will need to know the PIN code for your vehicle in order to get an additional key. This can be a headache particularly if you have a limited amount of 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 sending an indication from the microchip embedded in your key to the ignition switch through an antenna. This is a security feature that stops your car from being taken away.

The warning light will blink or flash on the console when the immobilizer receives an error code that is different from the one it anticipates. This means that something is not right and you may have to take the car to a Peugeot dealer with your registration card as well as an identity document to reset the system and the keys reprogrammed.

You can tell if there is a transponder error in your key by analyzing it at a garage offering this service. They can perform this service for free and inform you whether the chip is working properly or if it is a problem within the system that is stopping your Peugeot from getting started.

There is no reason to worry unless, for instance, you accidentally switched the original peugeot key fob replacement key case for a different one (and lost the transponder) or damaged your key after it was wet. The most frequent immobilizer problems are caused by a low battery, a damaged key antenna, or an electronic failure in the engine and module computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to do something completely different in the beginning of 2000. Instead of the reliable type of carbon-encased transponder chips they introduced a flip key design. Unfortunately, the new design presented numerous issues one of the major ones is key blade wobble. This happens when the key blade which is basically the mouth part that goes into the lock first, wears out. The silver button inside the lock stops turning the mechanism and the key will cease to feed into the lock.

This is easily fixed with a new blade cut to code. It is vital that the blade is copied from the original worn-out key, and not a generic replacement as this won't provide you with a proper shape and will wear in exactly the same way your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith will be able to fit you with a new blade and solve this frustrating issue.

Key Blade Damage

The blade for the key or, to be more precise, the'mouth,' of the lock key may wear out. If the key isn't removed quickly, it can get stuck in the lock. This could result in the common "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a myriad of fairy tales about how to fix the problem, but in reality it is a need for a new blade.

Luckily, this is affordable and can be accomplished by local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They will need to simply cut a new key blade and attach it to your Peugeot 207.

The circuit board that generates the signal for the transponder chip will begin to show tiny hairline cracks after about five years. These cracks are not affecting the chip, but they can cause other issues with your Peugeot flip key.

The flip mechanism, which holds the blade in position isn't very reliable. This is especially true for the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 ranges. This is because this key "flip mechanism" has changed from the previous model, carbon-encased chips. This change has caused four major issues that could hinder your Peugeot key from working.