Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots have a special transponder key to unlock the vehicle and then start it. The loss of this key could be a nightmare for a lot of car owners. A locksmith with the right experience can provide you with an extra key in a short time.

A professional auto locksmith will program your new key to ensure it can work with your existing lock barrels. They can also repair your remote if it has been damaged or lost.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

Most Peugeot models built after 1995 will be equipped with an immobiliser system. They are based on a small glass chip concealed in the key, which operates in conjunction with the vehicle's immobiliser box. The system is protected by an intricate code that cannot be rewritten. It will only start the engine if it detects the correct chip. If the immobiliser senses that the wrong chip is in place, it will cut off the fuel supply and will not spin.

If your Peugeot key has been stolen, lost or damaged, it could be extremely annoying and difficult to be without a functioning vehicle. This is especially the case if you have to share your peugeot 3008 key fob with others and each person requires their own set. Utilizing a professional locksmith will ensure that you are not in a position to be stranded as they can design a new key that is tailored to your requirements on the spot. This is usually a faster and less expensive alternative than taking your vehicle to a dealer.

The locksmith for your car must know the VIN number of your Peugeot in order to make a new one. This is how they can identify your particular Peugeot model. The locksmith in your car will be in a position to transfer the transponder from your old key to the new one. They will then be able to program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Once that is done you will be able to receive the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so sturdy that you could drop them off a cliff and they'd still work, but these days they're so fragile, even being dropped onto the floor could mean that the key switches inside will fail. When this happens it's likely that a new key would be required or at the most, a replacement case.

A replacement Peugeot car key can be created easily 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 cut new keys for your Peugeot far more quickly than it would take to get a Peugeot dealer to do this.

A Peugeot Flip car key is an extremely thin piece plastic, so thin you can almost see through it. This is a problem in the design. The fact that the key is designed to flip back and forth, means that it is exposed to a lot of motion. Over time, this is going to start to wear down the buttons and if left too long the whole switch mechanism inside will fail. This is a common problem with Peugeot keys and can be fixed quickly by a mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be made and the immobiliser chip can be transferred in a matter of minutes, saving you the headache of having to have your car taken into garage.

Keys that are damaged Keys

Peugeot are known for using very delicate plastic on their flip keys. They appear to be made from Pavlova or Balsa wood and if one that's dropped on a rough surface or thrown against something, it's unlikely to be a good thing - the button is likely to be crushed, and the switch beneath is likely to snap off.

The virtual chips in a Peugeot flip-key actually are quite complex, with a myriad of components on a board. All that, when combined with the fragility of a lightweight plastic design means it's fairly easy for to cause a Peugeot flip key to be damaged, particularly when it's damaged by being dropped, knocked down or thrown around.

If this happens it is possible that a Peugeot locksmith expert can replace the key and program it so that it functions in sync with your Peugeot's immobiliser. Dealerships will assist you in this, but it'll cost them to transport your Peugeot there and spend time programming and creating a new key. A reputable mobile locksmith will have the dealer-standard equipment needed to do this for you on the spot and at a much lower cost as well! They can also assist you with any other Peugeot keys or lock issues you may face.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser system in your car is among the most crucial features, as it helps to prevent your vehicle from being stolen or hotwired. If there is a problem with the system however, you'll experience problems starting or locking your vehicle. Luckily, this issue can be solved quickly and easily by a locksmith.

This happens when the key fob does not transmit the proper codes to the system of immobiliser. If you are unable to unlock your vehicle using your key fob and it does not work, it's the issue. The same is true if you attempt to start your car but it won't turn over.

A professional can inspect the wiring and CAN network to determine whether there is a problem with the immobiliser system. They can also examine the transponder and immobiliser chip on the key fob.

The warning light on your dashboard will typically flash if there's a problem with your immobiliser. If the immobiliser is at problem, it will normally remain on for a couple of seconds before going off. You might also notice that your vehicle is having difficulty locking or unlocking, and you are having difficulty starting it. If this is the case you must contact an expert immediately.