New Key For Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a very popular car. It's a small car with plenty of character and design.

As time passes they could develop problems. These may be dangerous if not addressed quickly.

It can be costly and difficult to replace a car key, especially if it has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a brand of cars which is well-known for making quality vehicles. These cars feature a robust security system that blocks misuse of the vehicle. The system is based on a transponder chip that is encrypted with a specific code. The immobilizer will then be able to identify the right key to turn on the vehicle. This helps prevent thieves from using stolen Peugeot keys.

A professional auto locksmith will be in a position to assist you should you lose your car keys. They will come to your location and cut you a new spare car key. In addition, they can program the new key to work with your Peugeot's immobilizer as well as lock barrels. This is less expensive than visiting the dealer.

For the majority of models it is possible to get an additional Peugeot key is quite simple (except for 107,108, and Bipper). You will need to know the PIN number of your vehicle for obtaining a new key. This can be a hassle especially if you are in a position with only a short amount of time to wait for the locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer in your Peugeot 207 verifies the key you used to start your car is the right one. It does this by transmitting an indication from the microchip in your key to the ignition switch by an antenna. This is a security device designed to protect your vehicle from being stolen.

When the immobilizer control device receives a message from your key which is different to the code it's expecting, it will either illuminate the warning light that appears on the console or flash quickly. This indicates that there is an issue and you will have to take the car to an Peugeot dealer to reset the unit and have the keys changed.

If you bring your key to a garage that provides this service, they can analyze it and tell you whether the transponder is damaged. This service is free and they'll inform you when your Peugeot isn't starting because of a problem with the system.

Unless you have accidentally swapped the original peugeot 207 car key key case with 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 result from a depleted battery, a damaged key antenna, or an electronic failure in the module and engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to go for something new in the early 2000's. Instead of the stable kind of carbon encased transponder chips, they came up with a flip key design. Unfortunately, the new design presented many major issues and one of the principal ones is the key blade wobble. This issue occurs when the key blade wears down and is the part of the key that goes into the lock. 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.

It is, however, easy to repair using a brand new key blade, properly cut to match the code. It is essential that the blade be duplicated from your worn-out key and not a generic one, as it won't give you the exact shape of your key and continue to wear the same way. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can provide you with a brand new blade to solve this frustrating problem.

Key Blade Damage

The blade of the key or to be more precise, the "mouth' of the lock key will wear down. If the key isn't removed quickly, it will get stuck in the lock. This could result in the dreaded "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are many myths and legends about how to fix this issue, but the truth is that a new key blade is required.

Fortunately, this is fairly affordable and can be accomplished by local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll need to cut a new blade and put it on your Peugeot 207.

The circuit board that generates the signal for the transponder chip will start 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 307 key replacement flip key.

The flip mechanism that helps to keep the blade in its place isn't very reliable. This is particularly true for the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 models. This is due to the layout of the key's 'flip' mechanism has changed from the previous model, a carbon-encased chip. This modification has caused four major problems, all of which could stop your Peugeot key from starting your car.