New Key For Peugeot 207

The peugeot 308 key fob replacement 207 is a very well-known car. It's a small car that has plenty of character and style.

As time passes they may suffer from some problems. If not addressed immediately they can become quite grave.

Replacing keys for certain makes of car could be a very costly and stressful process, particularly when the vehicle has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is well-known for its top-quality cars. These cars have a strong security feature that stops unauthorized use of the vehicle. The system utilizes an encrypted transponder with a unique code. The immobilizer will then be able to identify the correct key to turn on the vehicle. This prevents thieves from stealing Peugeot keys.

In case you have lost your car keys, an auto locksmith professional can help. They'll cut you a replacement car key in your area. They can also program the key to work with peugeot 207 car key's immobilizers and lock barrels. This is a much cheaper alternative rather than going to a dealer.

For the majority of models the process of obtaining an extra Peugeot key is fairly simple (except for 107,108, and Bipper). You'll need the PIN code of your vehicle to get an additional key. This can be a challenge particularly if you have a short time frame to wait for a locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer in your Peugeot 207 verifies the key you used to start the vehicle is the correct one. It does this by sending an electronic signal from the microchip in your key to the ignition switch via an antenna. This is a safety feature that prevents your car from being stolen.

Whenever the immobilizer control unit receives a code from your key which is different from the code it's expecting, it will illuminate the warning light that appears on the console or flash quickly. This indicates there is a problem and you may need to take the car to a Peugeot dealer to reset the unit and have the keys be reprogrammed.

You can determine whether there is a transponder problem in your key by analyzing it at a garage which offers this service. They can do this for no cost and will let you know whether the chip is functioning properly or if there is a problem within the system that is stopping your Peugeot from getting started.

There is no reason to worry unless you have accidentally switched the original Peugeot key case for a different one (and lost the transponder) or damaged your key after it was wet. The most common immobilizer problems are caused by a dead battery, a broken key antenna, or a electronic problem within the engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to try something different in the early 2000s. In the early 2000's, Peugeot introduced a flip-key design instead of the more reliable transponder chip that was encased in carbon. The new design has a number of major problems, and one of the main ones is key blade wobble. This issue occurs when the key blade which is essentially the mouthpiece that goes into the lock first, wears out. The silver button inside the lock stops turning the mechanism and the key won't be able to enter the lock.

This can be easily corrected by a new blade that is cut to match. It is vital that the blade is copied from your previous worn-out key, and not a generic replacement because this will not give you a genuine shape and will continue to wear in exactly the same way that the original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can make a new blade and solve this issue.

Key Blade Damage

Quite often, the blade of a key gets damaged, or more precisely the 'mouth' of the key begins to wear out. If the key is not removed as quickly as it should, it could get stuck in the lock. This could result in the dreaded "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a lot of myths and legends about how to fix this problem, but the truth is that the replacement of the key blade is required.

This is a very cost-effective task that could be completed by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They will need to simply cut a new blade and then attach it to your Peugeot 207.

The circuit board that creates the signal for the transponder chip begins to show tiny hairline cracks after about five years. These cracks aren't affecting the chip but they do cause other problems for your Peugeot key.

The flip mechanism that holds the blade in position isn't very reliable. This is particularly true for the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 series. This is due to the layout of this key 'flip' mechanism has been changed from the original type, carbon-encased chip. This has led to four major issues, each of which could stop your Peugeot key from beginning your car.