Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots use a special transponder style key to unlock the car and allow it to start. Losing this key is an incredibly stressful situation for most car owners. A skilled locksmith can get you a spare in the shortest time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to work with your current lock barrels. They can also repair remotes if the original has been damaged or lost.

Keys Stolen or Lost

Most Peugeot models after 1995 will come fitted with an immobiliser system. The system is based on a small chip of glass that is hidden inside the key that functions in conjunction with the immobiliser. The system is encrypted with an intricate code that can't be overridden. It will only start the engine if it recognizes the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip, it will cut the fuel supply to the engine and stop it from turning.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged it can be a hassle and inconvenient not to have an automobile that functions. This is particularly true if you must share your Peugeot with others and each person needs their own set of keys. A professional locksmith for your car will ensure that you're not left stranded as they can design a new key to your specifications immediately. In most cases this will be a much faster and cheaper alternative than returning your car to the dealer.

The locksmith for Peugeot 307 Key replacement your car must know the VIN number of your Peugeot in order to make a new one. This is how they will identify your particular Peugeot model. The locksmith for your car will be in a position to transfer the transponder from your previous key to the new one. Then, they can program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. After that you will be able to receive the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once strong enough that you could even drop them off on a mountain and still function. But these days they are so fragile that they could break if dropped on the ground. If this happens a new key will be required, or at most, a replacement case.

A replacement Peugeot car key can be made easily by a professional mobile locksmith. As the owner of a dealership standard set of key cutting and programming tools an auto locksmith will visit you and create keys for your Peugeot, much more quickly than it would take to get an Peugeot dealer to do so.

A Peugeot Flip car key contains the tiniest piece of plastic that is so thin you could almost see through it. This is a weakness in the design, and the fact that it is designed to flip back and forth means the key is subjected a considerable amount of motion. In time, this will wear out the buttons. If left unattended, the switch mechanism will eventually fail. Thankfully it is a typical issue with Peugeot keys and one that is easily fixed with a mobile locksmith. In a matter minutes the replacement key can be made and the immobiliser chip transferred. This will spare you the hassle of taking your vehicle to a garage.

Keys that are damaged Keys

Peugeot flip keys are made from a plastic that is extremely delicate. The plastic appears like it's made of Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop the key on a hard floor, the button will be crushed and the electronic switch underneath could break off.

The 'virtual chip' inside a peugeot 207 car key flip key is extremely complex and has a number of components on a circuit board. The fragility of the thin plastic design, when combined with the complexity of the circuit board makes it very easy to cause the Peugeot key to be damaged, especially when it is dropped, knocked, or thrown.

If this occurs the Peugeot specialist locksmith can change the key and program it to ensure that it functions in sync with the immobiliser on your Peugeot. Dealerships will do this for you however they'll have to pay to tow your Peugeot there and spend time programming and creating your new key. A reliable mobile locksmith will have all the equipment required to complete the task immediately and at a much lower cost. They can also assist with any other Peugeot key or lock-related issues that you may have.

Immobiliser Fault

Your car's immobiliser is one of its most essential features since it stops it from being taken away or hotwired by thieves. It is possible that you have difficulty locking or starting your car if you have a problem. Locksmiths can fix the issue quickly and easily.

This happens when your key fob isn't sending the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're not able to unlock your vehicle with your key fob and it doesn't work, this is the fault. If you try to start the car, but it doesn't work it's the same.

A specialist can look over 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 on the key fob.

The warning light on the dashboard can blink if there's an issue with the immobiliser. If the immobiliser has a problem, it will normally stay on for 1-2 seconds before turning off. There are other indicators, for instance difficulties locking or unlocking your vehicle and difficulties getting it to start. If this is the situation you must contact an expert immediately.