New Key For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most sought-after cars on the road. It's a compact car with a lot of style and character.

Over time they may suffer from some problems. If not addressed immediately the issues can turn very grave.

Replacing a key with some kinds of vehicles can be a very expensive and stressful procedure, especially when the car has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is known for its high-end automobiles. These cars are equipped with a strong security feature that prevents unauthorized usage of the vehicle. The system employs a transponder that is encrypted with an unique code. This allows the immobilizer identify the correct key and start the engine. This makes it impossible for thieves to use stolen Peugeot keys.

A professional auto locksmith is competent to assist you in case you've lost your car keys. They will visit your location and cut you a brand new spare car key. Additionally, they will program the new key to work with your Peugeot's immobilizer as well as lock barrels. This is a far more affordable option as opposed to going to the dealer.

For most models, the process of getting an additional Peugeot key is quite simple (except for 107,108 and Bipper). But, you'll have to know the PIN code of your vehicle to learn a new key. This can be quite a hassle especially if you have a time limit to wait for a locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer in 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 through an antenna. This is a safety feature that stops your car from being stolen.

If the immobilizer control unit receives a code from your key that isn't identical to the one it is expecting, it will illuminate the warning light on the console or flash very quickly. This indicates that there is something wrong and you'll have to take the car to an Peugeot dealer to reset the unit and have the keys be reprogrammed.

You can tell whether there is a transponder error in your key by checking it at a garage offering this service. They can do this for free and will let you know whether the chip is functioning properly or if there is a problem in the system stopping your Peugeot from getting started.

There is no reason to be concerned unless you accidentally switched the original Peugeot key case with another (and lost the transponder), or if you damaged your key after getting it wet. The most common problems that affect the immobilizer system are due to a low battery in the key, a damaged antenna, or electronic failure within the module and engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to experiment with something new in the first 2000's. In the early 2000's, Peugeot introduced an alternative to the traditional transponder chip that is encased within carbon. The new design had its issues. One of the most significant is the key blade wobble. This issue happens when the key blade wears down that is the part of the key which 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 stops feeding in to the lock properly.

Fortunately this is easy to fix with a new key blade, cut correctly to code. It is vital that the blade is copied from the original key that is worn out, not a generic replacement key for peugeot partner van since it won't give you a true shape and will wear in exactly the same way your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can provide you with a new blade to resolve this issue.

Key Blade Damage

The blade of the key or, to be more precise, the "mouth of the lock key, will wear down. This could cause the key get stuck inside the lock if it's not removed in a timely manner. This leads to the dreaded "Immobiliser Fault' on your dashboard. There are many fairy tale beliefs on how to fix this issue, but the truth is that the replacement of the key blade is needed.

Fortunately, this is fairly inexpensive to complete and can be completed by a local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They will simply need to cut a brand new blade and attach it to your Peugeot 207 key.

A quality Peugeot flip key should last for five years or more before tiny hairline cracks begin to appear on the circuit board which produces the transponder chip's signal. These cracks aren't affecting the chip but can cause other problems with your Peugeot key.

The flip mechanism, which holds the blade in place is not very reliable. This is particularly the case with the Peugeot Partner 107, 407 and 107 series. This is due to the design of the key's 'flip' mechanism has changed from the old type, carbon-encased key. This change has brought about four major issues, each of which could block your peugeot key fob key from beginning your car.