New Key For Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a very well-known car. It's a small vehicle with plenty of character and style.

Over time they could develop some problems. These can be quite serious if not dealt with promptly.

Replacing keys for certain makes of car can be a costly and stressful process, especially in the event that the vehicle was stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a brand of cars which is well-known for making high-quality vehicles. These cars are equipped with a robust security feature that impedes the unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system is based on the transponder chip, which is secured with a unique code. This allows the immobilizer recognize the proper key and then turn on the engine. This helps prevent thieves from stealing Peugeot keys.

A professional auto locksmith will be competent to assist you in case you have lost your car keys. They will cut you a spare key at your home. They can also program the new key to work with your Peugeot's immobilizer and lock barrels. This is a cheaper option than going to an auto dealer.

For the majority of models, the process of getting an extra replacement peugeot key fob key is fairly simple (except for 107,108 and Bipper). You'll need the PIN number of your vehicle for obtaining an additional key. This could be a problem especially if you are in a position with a limited amount of time available to wait for the locksmith to show up.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer on your Peugeot 207 verifies the key you used to start your vehicle is the correct one. It does this by transmitting an indication from the microchip embedded in your key to the ignition switch by an antenna. This is a security feature that was designed to stop your car from being taken.

The warning light will either flash or glow on the console when the immobilizer receives a different code from the one it's expecting. This means that something is not right and you might need to take the car to a Peugeot dealer with your registration card and identification document to reset the system and the keys reprogrammed.

If you bring your key to a garage that provides this service, they can analyze it and tell you whether the transponder is damaged. They can do this for free and will inform you whether the chip is functioning properly or if there is a problem elsewhere in the system stopping your Peugeot from starting.

There is no reason to worry unless, for instance, you accidentally swapped the original Peugeot keycase for a different one (and lost the transponder) or damaged your key after getting it wet. The most common problems in the immobilizer mechanism are due to a low battery in your key, a damaged antenna, or a malfunctioning electronic within the module as well as the engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to go for something different in the beginning of 2000's. In the beginning of 2000, Peugeot introduced a flip-key style instead of the more reliable transponder chip encased in carbon. Unfortunately the new design had several major issues and one of the most prominent is the key blade wobble. This happens when a key blade wears out that is the part of the key which goes into the lock. This causes the silver button inside the key to stop flipping the mechanism, and the key ceases to feed into the lock in a proper manner.

It is fixable by a new blade that is cut to the correct size. It is crucial that the blade is copied from your worn out key and not a generic model, as it will not give you the exact shape of your key, and will continue to wear in the same manner. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can install a brand new blade to solve this frustrating issue.

Key Blade Damage

The key blade, or to be more precise, the'mouth,' of the lock key is prone to wear out. If the key is not removed swiftly, it may get stuck in the lock. This then leads to the dreaded "Immobiliser Fault that appears on your dashboard. There are many fairy tales about how to fix this problem, but in fact the need for a new blade is evident.

This is a very inexpensive task that can be handled by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll have to cut a new key blade and attach it to your Peugeot 207.

The circuit board that produces the signal for the transponder chip begins to show tiny hairline cracks after around five years. These cracks don't affect the chip, but they could cause other problems for your Peugeot flip key.

One of the main issues with the Peugeot keys is that the flip mechanism that keeps the blade in place - isn't working very well. This is especially applicable to the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 ranges. This is because this key flip mechanism has been changed from the old model with carbon-encased chips. This change has brought about four major issues that could stop your Peugeot key from working.