New Key For Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a very popular car. It's a compact car that has lots of character and fashion.

Over time however, they can suffer from some issues. If not addressed quickly they can become very grave.

It can be costly and stressful to replace the car key, particularly if it has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a car brand which is renowned for its top-quality vehicles. These cars have a sturdy security system that blocks any unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system is based on an electronic transponder that is encrypted with a specific code. The immobilizer then recognizes the correct key to turn on the vehicle. This makes it impossible for thieves to use stolen Peugeot keys.

In case you have lost your car keys, an auto locksmith professional can help. They can cut you a replacement car key at your location. They can also program the key to be compatible with Peugeot's immobilizers, as well as lock barrels. This is cheaper than going to a dealer.

The process for getting the spare Peugeot key is relatively simple for the majority of models (except for the 107, 108, and Bipper). You will however require the PIN code of your vehicle in order to get a new key. This can be a hassle especially if there is only a short period of time to wait for a 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 indication from the microchip embedded in your key to the ignition switch via an antenna. This is a security feature that was designed to prevent your car from being stolen.

The warning light will flash or illuminate on the console when the immobilizer receives a different code from the one it is expecting. This means that something is wrong and you may have to take the car to an Peugeot dealer with your registration card and identification document to reset the system and the keys reprogrammed.

If you take your keys to a garage that provides this service, they will read it and tell whether the transponder is damaged. This is a free service and they will tell you that your Peugeot isn't running because of a fault with the system.

Unless you accidentally swapped your original Peugeot key case for another (and thus lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key by getting it wet, there's usually nothing to worry about. The most frequent problems that affect the immobilizer system are caused by a weak battery in the key, a broken antenna, or electronic failure within the module as well as the engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to experiment with something different in the beginning of 2000's. In the early 2000's, peugeot key replacement introduced a flip-key design instead of the trusted transponder chip, which was enclosed in carbon. Unfortunately the new design had several major issues one of the main ones is key blade wobble. This happens when the key blade which is basically the mouth part that is inserted into the lock first, wears out. The silver button inside the lock stops flipping the mechanism and the key won't be able to enter the lock.

Fortunately this is easy to fix with a new key blade, cut to match the code. It is essential that the blade is copied from the original worn out key, not a generic replacement because this will not give you a genuine shape and will wear exactly in the same way that the original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can make a new blade to solve this annoying problem.

Key Blade Damage

Quite often, the key blade is damaged, or more precisely the 'mouth' of the key begins to wear out. If the key isn't removed swiftly, it may get stuck in the lock. This could lead to the common "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a variety of myths and legends about how to fix this issue, but the truth is that the replacement of the key blade is required.

This is a fairly cost-effective task that could be completed by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll need to cut a fresh blade and put it on the Peugeot 207 key.

A quality Peugeot flip key should last about five years before tiny hairline cracks start to appear on the circuit board that produces the transponder chip's signal. These cracks won't affect the chip but can cause other problems with your Peugeot key.

One of the main issues with these Peugeot keys is that the flip mechanism - that holds the blade in place doesn't work very well. This is particularly in the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 models. This is because the design of this key 'flip' mechanism has changed from the old type, carbon-encased key. This modification has caused four major problems, all of which could stop your Peugeot key from beginning your car.