New Key For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most adored cars on the road. It's a very small car with a lot of style and character.

As time passes they could develop problems. If they are not addressed promptly, these problems can become very serious.

Replacing a car key with certain models of cars is a costly and stressful procedure, especially in the event that the vehicle was stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a car brand that is well-known for producing quality vehicles. These cars are equipped with a powerful security system that stops the use of the vehicle by anyone who is not authorized. The system uses a transponder that is encrypted with an unique code. The immobilizer then recognizes the correct key to turn on the vehicle. This makes it difficult for thieves to steal Peugeot keys.

If you've lost your car keys, a professional auto locksmith can assist. They will come to your location and cut you a new spare car key. They can also program the key to use Peugeot's immobilizers and lock barrels. This is cheaper than visiting a dealer.

For the majority of models the process to obtain an additional Peugeot key is relatively simple (except for 107, 108, and Bipper). However, you'll need to know the PIN code for your vehicle to learn a new key. This can be a headache, especially if you have very little time to wait for the locksmith to show up.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer system in your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you used to start your vehicle is the one it expects. This is done by transmitting a signal through an antenna from the microchip inside your key to the ignition. This is a safety feature that prevents your car from being taken away.

The warning light will flash or be lit on the console when the immobilizer receives an incorrect code from the one it expects. This indicates that something is not right and that you may need to surrender the vehicle at an Peugeot dealer with your registration card as well as an identity document, in order to have the system reset and the keys reset.

If you bring your key to a garage who offers this service, they can examine it and determine whether the transponder is not functioning properly. The service is free and they'll let you know when your Peugeot is not starting because there is a problem with the system.

Unless you accidentally swapped the original Peugeot key case for another (and consequently lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key because it was wet, there's usually nothing to be concerned about. The most common immobilizer problems result from a weak battery, a broken key antenna, or an electronic malfunction in the engine and module computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to try something different at the beginning of 2000. In the early 2000's, the company introduced the flip-key model instead of the reliable type of transponder chip that was encased in carbon. Unfortunately the new design had numerous issues among them major ones is key blade wobble. This problem is caused when the key blade which is basically the mouthpiece that goes into the lock first, wears. This causes the silver button within the key to stop flipping out the mechanism and the key stops feeding into the lock properly.

This can be fixed by re-cutting the blade according to. It is vital that the blade is copied from the original worn out key, not a generic replacement since it won't give you a true shape and will wear in exactly the same manner as the original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can fit you a new blade and fix this 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 as quickly as it should, it could 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 this problem, but in fact a new blade is required.

Fortunately, this is affordable and can be completed by local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They will need to simply cut a new key blade and then attach it to your peugeot 208 key replacement 207.

A high-quality Peugeot flip key will last for about five years before tiny hairline cracks start to appear on the circuit board that generates the transponder chip signal. These cracks don't affect the chip, but they can cause other issues for your Peugeot flip key.

One of the main issues with the Peugeot keys is that the flip mechanism - that holds the blade in place - isn't working very well. This is particularly relevant to the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 models. This is because this key "flip mechanism" has been upgraded from the older type, carbon-encased chips. This change has introduced four major issues, each of which can stop your Peugeot key from activating your car.