New Key For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most well-known cars that you can find. It's a small vehicle with plenty of character and style.

In time they could develop issues. If not addressed quickly the issues can turn quite serious.

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

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a car brand that is known for its quality vehicles. These cars have a secure feature that blocks unauthorized use of the vehicle. The system is based on a transponder chip encrypted with a specific code. The immobilizer can then recognize the correct key to turn on the vehicle. This makes it impossible for thieves to steal Peugeot keys.

In case you have lost your car keys, an auto locksmith professional can help. They will cut you a new car key at your location. They can also program the key to work with Peugeot's immobilizers as well as lock barrels. This is a cheaper option than going to a dealer.

The process for getting the spare Peugeot key is quite simple for the majority of models (except for the 107, 108, and Bipper). But, you'll need to know the PIN code of your vehicle in order to learn how to make a new key. This can be a pain especially if there is a short time frame to wait for a locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer system on your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you have used to start your car is the one that it expects. This is done by sending a signal via an antenna that is connected to the microchip in your key to the ignition. This is a security function designed to safeguard your vehicle from being taken.

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

If you bring your key to a garage that offers this service, they can read it and tell whether the transponder has a problem. They can do this for free and tell you if the chip is still functioning correctly or if there is a problem in the system that is stopping your Peugeot from beginning.

If you've accidentally swapped the original peugeot 3008 key fob key case for another (and consequently lost the transponder chip), or you have damaged your key by getting it wet, there's usually nothing to be concerned about. The most common immobilizer problems are caused by a dead battery, a broken key antenna, or a electronic malfunction in the module or engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to test something different in the beginning of 2000's. Instead of the reliable kind of carbon encased transponder chips they introduced a flip key design. Unfortunately, the new design came with numerous issues among them major ones is key blade wobble. This issue occurs 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 allowing the mechanism to flip out the mechanism, and the key ceases to feed into the lock in a proper manner.

This is easily fixed with a new blade cut to the correct size. It is essential that the blade is copied from the original worn out key, not a generic replacement, as this won't give you a genuine shape and will continue to wear exactly in the same way that the original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can install a brand new blade and solve this issue.

Key Blade Damage

The key blade or, to be more precise, the "mouth" of the lock key, will wear down. If the key isn't removed quickly, it can become stuck in the lock. This could lead to the dreaded "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a lot of myths about how to fix this issue, but the truth is that the replacement of the key blade is needed.

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

The circuit board which generates the signal for the transponder chip will start to show tiny hairline cracks after around five years. These cracks won't affect the chip but can cause other issues with your Peugeot key.

The flip mechanism that holds the blade in place, is not very reliable. This is particularly the case with the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 series. This is due to the layout of this key 'flip' mechanism has changed from the previous type, carbon-encased key. This change has introduced four major issues, all of which could stop your Peugeot key from opening your car.