New Key For Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a very well-known car. It's a compact car with lots of character and style.

As time passes they may develop some problems. If not addressed quickly these issues could become very grave.

Replacing a key with some models of cars can be a very expensive and stressful, especially if the vehicle has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a car manufacturer which is renowned for its high-quality cars. They have a strong security system that prevents unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system utilizes an electronic transponder that is encrypted with a unique number of characters. This allows the immobilizer to recognize the correct key and turn on the engine. This stops thieves from using stolen Peugeot keys.

In case you have lost your car keys, an experienced auto locksmith can assist. They will visit your location and cut you a brand new spare car key. They can also program the key to be compatible with Peugeot's immobilizers, as well as lock barrels. This is a less expensive option than going to a dealer.

The process of getting an additional peugeot car key key is relatively easy for most models (except for the 107 and 108 Bipper). You'll need the PIN code for your vehicle in order to acquire an additional key. This can be a headache particularly if you have very little time available to wait for the locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer on your Peugeot 207 verifies the key you used to begin the vehicle is the correct one. It does this by transmitting an electronic signal from the microchip embedded in your key to the ignition switch using an antenna. This is a safety feature that stops your car from being stolen.

The warning light will flash or be lit on the console if the immobilizer receives an unrelated code to the one it's expecting. This means that there is a problem and you may need to take your car to a Peugeot dealer to reset it and get the keys be reprogrammed.

If you take your key to a garage that offers this service, they will read it and tell whether the transponder is damaged. This is a free service and they'll inform you if your Peugeot will not start because of a fault with the system.

There is generally no need to worry unless you have accidentally swapped the original Peugeot key case with another (and lost the transponder), or if you damaged your key after it was wet. Most immobilizer issues are caused by a low battery, a damaged key antenna, or a electronic malfunction in the module and engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to try something different in the early 2000s. Instead of the stable type of carbon-encased transponder chips, they introduced a flip key design. The new design has numerous issues one of the major ones is key blade wobble. This problem is caused when the key blade, which is essentially the mouthpiece that is inserted into the lock first, wears out. The silver button inside the lock stops flipping the mechanism, and the key will not be able to enter the lock.

Fortunately, this can be easily fix using a new key blade, cut correctly to code. It is vital that the blade is copied from your old worn out key, not a generic replacement since this will not give you a precise shape and will continue to wear exactly in the same way that your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can fit you a new blade and resolve this issue.

Key Blade Damage

The blade of the key, or to be more precise, the "mouth of the lock key, may wear out. If the key isn't removed quickly, it can become stuck in the lock. This could result in the frequently-spread "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are many fairy tales on how to fix the problem, but in fact you need a new blade.

Luckily, this is inexpensive to complete and can be completed by local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll need to cut a new blade and attach it to your Peugeot 207.

The circuit board which generates the signal for the transponder chip is likely to show tiny hairline cracks in the course of about five years. These cracks are not affecting the chip, but they can cause other issues with your Peugeot flip key.

The flip mechanism, which helps to keep the blade in its place isn't very reliable. This is particularly applicable to the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 models. This is due to the layout of this key's flip mechanism has been changed from the original type, carbon-encased key. This modification has caused four major problems, all of which could block your peugeot 107 key key from starting your car.