Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots have a special transponder style key to unlock the vehicle and to start it. It is an unimaginable scenario for many car owners. A locksmith with the right knowledge can give you spare keys in no time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to ensure it can work with the barrels of your current lock. They can also repair the remote if the one you have was damaged or lost.

Lost or Stolen Keys

The majority of Peugeot models made from 1995 onwards are equipped with an immobiliser. The system is based on a tiny chip of glass that is hidden inside the key which works in conjunction with the immobiliser box. The system is encrypted using an intricate code that cannot be rewritten. It will only start the engine when it recognizes the correct chip. If the immobiliser recognizes the wrong chip, it will cut off the fuel supply to the engine, and stop it from turning.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged, it could be extremely stressful and frustrating to not have a functioning vehicle. This is particularly so when you share the driving privileges of your Peugeot with a number of other people, and all of them require their own set of keys. A professional car locksmith can create a new key on the spot, so that you don't get stuck. This is typically a faster and less expensive alternative than taking your car to the dealer.

To create an entirely new key for your Peugeot car, the locksmith in your car need to have access to your vehicle's VIN as this is used to identify your particular Peugeot model. The locksmith in your car will be in a position to transfer the transponder from your previous key to the new one. They will then be in a position to program your new key to ensure it works with your Peugeot immobiliser, at which point they will hand over the new keys to you.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so durable that you could even drop them off a mountain and they'd still work. However, nowadays they are so fragile that they can break if dropped on the ground. When this happens it will be necessary to replace the key. be required or at the minimum, a new case.

A replacement peugeot 208 key replacement car key is easily made by a professional mobile locksmith. As the owner of a dealership standard set of key cutting and programming tools, an auto locksmith can come out to you and create new keys for your Peugeot in much less time than it takes an Peugeot dealer to do this.

A Peugeot Flip car key contains an extremely thin piece plastic, so thin that you could almost see through it. This is a weakness in the design and the fact that the key is designed to be flipped back and forth, means that it is exposed to a lot of movement. In time, this will wear out the buttons. If not taken care of, the entire switch mechanism will eventually fail. Thankfully this is a very common issue with Peugeot keys and one that is easily fixed with a mobile locksmith. In a matter of seconds the replacement key can be created and the immobiliser chips re-configured. This will save you the hassle of having to take your vehicle to a garage.

Damaged Keys

peugeot 207 car key are known for making use of extremely delicate plastic for their flip keys. The plastic appears like it could be made from Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop one on a hard surface, the button is likely to get crushed and the electronic switch underneath will break off.

The "virtual chip" inside the Peugeot flip key is actually very complex and has many components that are on a circuit board. The fragility of the plastic design, paired with all this makes it easy for a Peugeot key to be damaged especially if it is dropped, knocked, or thrown.

In this case you'll need to find a Peugeot professional car locksmith to repair the car key and program it to work with the immobiliser in your Peugeot. Dealerships are able to do this, but they'll need to charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot towed there and then spend a lot of time creating and programming the new key. A reputable mobile locksmith will possess the dealer-standard equipment required to do this for you on the spot and more affordable and efficiently! You can also seek help with any other Peugeot lock or key related issues.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser feature in your car is one of the most important features, since it stops your car from being stolen or hotwired. There may be issues locking or starting your vehicle if there's a problem. Fortunately, this issue can be addressed quickly and easily by a locksmith.

This problem occurs when the key fob you have not transmit the proper codes to the system of immobiliser. If you're not able to unlock your car with your key fob, and it doesn't work, it's the reason. If you try to start your car, but it doesn't start, this is also true.

A specialist can check the wiring and CAN network to determine whether there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also inspect the transponder chip and immobiliser inside the key fob.

The warning light on the dashboard can flash if there's a problem with your immobiliser. It's likely to stay on for 2-3 seconds and then go off if the immobiliser is malfunctioning. You may also observe other indications, such as difficulties locking or unlocking your vehicle, and issues getting it started. If this is the case you should contact an expert immediately.