Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots have a special transponder key to unlock the car and allow it to start. The loss of this key can be a nightmare for the majority of car owners. A locksmith with the right expertise can provide you with the spare key in no time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to work with your existing lock barrels. They can also replace your remote if it's been damaged or lost.

Keys stolen or lost

Most Peugeot models made after 1995 will be equipped with an immobiliser system. The system is based around an insignificant glass chip inside the key that operates in tandem with the car's immobiliser box. The system is encrypted with an intricate code that cannot be reprogrammed and will only allow the engine to start if it recognizes the correct chip. If the immobiliser senses that the wrong chip is present, it will shut off the fuel supply and not turn.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged, it can be extremely annoying and difficult to be without a working vehicle. This is particularly true if you are sharing your Peugeot with other people and each person needs their own set of keys. A professional locksmith can create a new key right on the spot, so that you won't be left without a key. In the majority of cases, this is a quicker and less expensive option than taking your car back to the dealer.

To make an entirely new key for your Peugeot the locksmith for your car will need to have access to your vehicle's VIN as it is used to identify the particular Peugeot model. The car locksmith will then be able to transfer the transponder of your old key to the new one. They will then be able to program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Then you can get the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so robust that you could drop them off a cliff and they'd still function, but nowadays they're so fragile that being dropped on the floor could cause the key switches inside will fail. A new key or, at a minimum, an additional case will be needed if this happens.

A professional mobile locksmith can make a new peugeot 207 car key car key quickly and easily. A locksmith for cars who owns a set of tools that are utilized by Peugeot dealers can create new keys much faster than an Peugeot dealer.

A Peugeot Flip car key is a very thin piece of plastic, so thin you can almost see through it. This is a flaw in the design and the fact it is designed to flip back and forth means that the key is subjected a considerable amount of motion. In time, this will begin to wear down the buttons, and if left for too long the whole switch mechanism inside will fail. This is a typical issue with Peugeot keys and can be quickly fixed by a mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be created and the immobiliser chip replaced in a matter of minutes, without the headache of having to have your vehicle taken to a garage.

Damaged Keys

peugeot key fob flip keys are made from a delicate plastic. The plastic appears like it could be made from Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop one on a hard floor, the button is likely to be crushed and the electronic switching underneath will break off.

The 'virtual chip' inside a Peugeot flip key is very complex and has many components on a circuit board. All that coupled with the brittleness of a plastic-like design means it's fairly easy to cause the Peugeot flip key to get damaged, especially if it gets dropped, thrown or knocked around.

If this happens it is possible that a Peugeot locksmith expert can replace the key and program it to ensure that it functions in sync with your Peugeot's immobiliser. Dealerships are able to do this, but they'll charge for the privilege of having your Peugeot transported to them and spend a long time creating and programming your new key. A trusted mobile locksmith will be equipped with all the equipment needed to do this on the spot and at a significantly lower cost. They can also assist with any other Peugeot key or lock-related issues you might have.

Immobiliser Fault

Your car's immobiliser system is among its most essential features since it stops it from being taken away or hotwired by thieves. If there's a glitch in the system however, you'll experience problems starting or locking your vehicle. Fortunately, this can be resolved quickly and easily by a locksmith.

This issue occurs when the key fob does not send the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're not able to unlock your vehicle using your key fob, and it doesn't work, it's the issue. If you try to start your car, but it won't turn on the engine, it's also true.

A specialist can check the wiring and CAN network to determine whether there is a problem with the immobiliser system. They can also examine the transponder and immobiliser chip in your key fob.

You can tell when the immobiliser in your vehicle is not working properly by the warning light that will illuminate on your dashboard. If the immobiliser is at fault, it will usually remain on for a couple of seconds before going off. It could also be that your vehicle isn't locking or unlocking, and you are having trouble getting it started. If this is the case, get in touch with a professional right away.