New Key For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most adored automobiles on the road. It's a small car that has a lot of character and style.

Over time however they may suffer from some problems. If they are not addressed promptly these issues could become very grave.

Replacing a car key with certain kinds of vehicles could be a very costly and stressful process, particularly when the vehicle has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a popular car brand which is renowned for its top-quality vehicles. These cars come with a secure feature that stops unauthorized use of the vehicle. The system uses a transponder chip encrypted with a unique code. The immobilizer is able to recognize the proper key to start the vehicle. This helps prevent thieves from using stolen Peugeot keys.

In case you have lost your car keys, an experienced auto locksmith can assist. They will come to your location and cut you a spare car key. Additionally, they will program the new key to work with your Peugeot's immobilizer and lock barrels. This is cheaper than going to an auto dealer.

For most models, the process of getting an extra Peugeot key is fairly simple (except for 107, 108, and Bipper). You'll need the PIN code for your vehicle in order for obtaining the new key. This can be a hassle especially if you have a short time frame to wait for a locksmith.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer in your Peugeot 207 verifies the key you used to start your car is the right one. This is accomplished by sending a signal via an antenna from the microchip in your key to the ignition. This is a security function designed to protect your vehicle from being stolen.

The warning light will flash or illuminate on the console if the immobilizer receives an error code that is different from the one it expects. This means that something is wrong and you may have to surrender your car to a Peugeot dealer, along with your registration card and identification document to reset the system and the keys changed.

You can tell if there is a transponder fault within your key by analyzing it at a garage which offers this service. They are able to do this for free and will let you know if the chip is still working properly or if it is a problem elsewhere in the system that is stopping your Peugeot from beginning.

There is generally no need to worry unless, for instance, you accidentally switched the original Peugeot keycase for a different one (and lost the transponder) or damaged your key after getting it wet. The most frequent problems with the immobilizer system are due to a low battery in your key, a broken antenna, or an electronic malfunction within the module and the engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

peugeot key fob replacement decided to try something different in the early 2000s. In the early 2000's, the company introduced a flip-key design instead of the more reliable transponder chip encased in carbon. Unfortunately, the new design presented numerous issues, and one of the principal ones is the key blade wobble. This problem is caused when the key blade which is basically the mouthpiece that goes into the lock first, wears. The silver button inside the lock stops flipping the mechanism and the key will no longer feed into the lock.

It is, however, easy to fix with a new key blade, cut correctly to code. It is essential that the blade is copied from the old key, and not a generic replacement as this won't provide you with a proper shape and will wear in exactly the same way that your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can provide you with a new blade to fix this problem.

Key Blade Damage

Quite often, the blade of the key is damaged, or more accurately the'mouth' key begins to wear out. This could cause the key to get stuck inside the lock if it isn't removed as quickly as it should be. This could lead to the dreaded "Immobiliser Failure that appears on your dashboard. There are a myriad of fairy tales about how to fix the problem, but in reality you need a new blade.

It is a comparatively cost-effective task that could be accomplished by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll simply need to cut a new blade and fit it to your Peugeot 207 key.

The circuit board that creates the signal for the transponder chip begins to show tiny hairline cracks after around five years. These cracks won't affect the chip, but they could cause other problems with your Peugeot key.

The flip mechanism, which holds the blade in place isn't very reliable. This is particularly true for the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 ranges. This is because the structure of the key's flip mechanism has changed from the previous model, a carbon-encased chip. This has resulted in four major issues that can prevent your Peugeot key from working.