Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots use a special transponder style key to unlock the vehicle and then start it. The loss of this key can be a major issue for car owners. A professional locksmith can give you a replacement key in the shortest amount of time.

An expert auto locksmith can program your new key to work with your lock's existing barrels. They can also repair your remote if it has been damaged or lost.

Keys lost or stolen

Most Peugeot models made after 1995 will come fitted with an immobiliser system. It is based on an insignificant glass chip inside the key which works in conjunction with the car's immobiliser box. The system is encrypted using an intricate code that cannot be changed. It will only start the engine when it can identify the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip is in place, it will shut off the fuel supply and not spin.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost or damaged it can be very frustrating and unsettling not to have an auto that functions. This is especially true if need to share your Peugeot with other people and each person needs their own set. A professional locksmith can create a new key right on the spot, ensuring that you don't get stuck. In the majority of cases, this is a quicker and cheaper alternative than taking your car back to the dealer.

To make a new key to your Peugeot the car locksmith will require access to your vehicle's VIN number since this is used to identify the particular Peugeot model. They will then be in a position to transfer the transponder chip that was on your old key to the new one. Then they will be able program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Once that is done you will be able to receive the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so tough that you could essentially drop them off a cliff and they'd still work, but now they're so fragile that being dropped on the ground could mean that the key switches inside will break. A new key or at the very least a replacement case will be required when this happens.

A professional mobile locksmith can create a replacement Peugeot car key quickly and easily. An auto locksmith that has an arsenal of tools used by Peugeot dealers can create keys much more quickly than the peugeot 107 key (why not try this out) dealer.

A Peugeot Flip car key is a very thin piece of plastic, so thin you could almost see through it. This is a flaw in the design, and the fact that it is designed to flip back and forth means that the key is subjected a considerable amount of motion. Over time, this is going to start to wear down the buttons, and if prolonged the whole switch mechanism inside will fail. Fortunately, this is a common problem with Peugeot keys and one that can be fixed quickly by a mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be created and the immobiliser chip is transferred in a matter of minutes, avoiding the hassle of having to get your car taken into a garage.

Keys damaged Keys

Peugeot have a habit of using really delicate plastic on their flip keys. The plastic appears like it's made of Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop one on a hard surface, the button could be crushed and the electronic switching beneath will snap off.

The 'virtual chip' inside a Peugeot flip-key are actually very complicated, with many parts on a board. The fragility of the plastic design, combined with all of this makes it easy for to cause a Peugeot key to break particularly when it is dropped, knocked or thrown.

If this occurs, a Peugeot specialist locksmith can change the key and program it to ensure that it functions in sync with the immobiliser in your Peugeot. Dealerships will assist you in this, but it'll cost them to tow your Peugeot there and then spend the time programming and creating your new key. A reputable mobile car locksmith will have the dealer-standard equipment to complete the task on the spot, and much more cheaply and efficiently! You can also get assistance with any other Peugeot keys or locks issues.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser feature in your car is one of the most important features, since it protects your vehicle from being stolen or hotwired. If there's a problem with the system however, you'll be unable to start or lock your vehicle. A locksmith can fix this issue quickly and efficiently.

This happens when the key fob is not transmitting the correct codes to the immobiliser system. You'll be aware of this situation if you attempt to unlock your car using your key fob, but it doesn't work. This is also the case if you try to start your car, but it doesn't turn over.

A specialist can check the wiring and CAN network to see whether there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also check the immobiliser and transponder chip in your key fob.

The warning light on the dashboard will usually flash if there's an issue with the immobiliser. If the immobiliser has a fault, it will usually stay on for about a minute before turning off. You might also notice other indicators, like difficulty locking or unlocking your vehicle, and problems getting it to start. If this is the case, contact a specialist straight away.