How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key

Peugeot cars come with an immobiliser mechanism that is unique to them. It depends on a chip inside the key in order to work. When you insert the key into the ignition, it scans for this chip and will turn off your car when it is located.

Calling a professional auto-locksmith is the best option for you if are having trouble with your key. They have the right technology and tools to make you a new car key while you are waiting.

The key

The Peugeot car key is a highly-tech piece of equipment. The Peugeot car key comes with an electronic chip that connects to the vehicle's engine control units (ECUs) to allow it to start the car and open its doors. This technology ensures that only a locksmith that has the right tools can create an additional Peugeot key.

This key will replace the worn out or damaged car key. Peugeot keys aren't like regular blanks that you can purchase on the internet or in some hardware stores. They must be specifically programmed for your vehicle. This means that the key has to be cut to the right kind, with the proper transponder and other components, and be designed for the vehicle's immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will perform all of this within the shortest time.

peugeot 307 key replacement owners used to have to visit their dealer to get replacement keys. While that's still an option should you have the time and money to wait, it isn't an ideal solution in a lot of instances. Dealerships don't have enough equipment or experience to handle Peugeot key-related emergencies by the roadside, in your workplace parking lot or at home as you relax at the end of a long day.

A professional mobile auto locksmith, on the other hand, is fully equipped to handle your crisis and can get a new Peugeot key made for you within a record time. They can do this at only a fraction of what you would have to pay for a direct visit to the dealer.

If you've purchased a more recent Peugeot model, it will likely have something called a "transponder" chip embedded in its key. This is a further layer of security that will prevent your vehicle from starting unless it receives a specific code from the key once it's been inserted. This is what makes it impossible to duplicate the Peugeot key without the right equipment and software.

This key will sport the profile 'JMA HU-HCA.P', which is the exact same as Silca HU83. This key is also available in the 106 and 107 models along with the 206, 208, 306, and 406 models. We have this profile in stock and we're able to cut the key for you as well as program it. For more details, go to the Key Programming Information section at the top of this page. Customers who are in the locksmith or motor trades can sign up for a trade account and benefit from our special pricing. If you don't have a trade account, you can contact us via the form below.

The immobiliser

The immobiliser of a Peugeot is one of the most effective security features. It works by using a tiny glass chip inside the key to deter the theft of the vehicle, by keeping the engine off. The system is built on a complex algorithm and doesn't need any kind of battery to work. The system checks the code on the chip each time a key is inserted into the ignition barrel. The car will only start only if the chip is recognized by the. If not, fuel can be cut to stop the engine from getting started.

This is a fantastic thing that has cut the number of cars that are robbed. But it does mean that the new Peugeot keys aren't always easy to find and you'll require a professional locksmith for this kind of work. The specialist will employ standard tools from dealers to create the Peugeot key. The locksmith will also need to program it to allow the car to start. This could cost anything from 120 PS to 300 PS based on the model of the Peugeot and how complicated the key is.

Peugeot keys are susceptible to wear and will eventually fail with time, usually after five years. The electronic switches get damaged when they are dropped, thrown or exposed to extreme temperatures. The result is tiny hairline cracks to form on the circuit board which in turn causes the transponder to fail. This is the most frequent problem with a Peugeot key and it is usually the cause of the vehicle not starting or showing an Immobiliser Fault message on the dashboard.

If you have lost your Peugeot spare key, or if the original key has been stolen, you can contact a local auto locksmith to get an alternative. These experts can help you with a variety of car brands and will visit you, avoiding you from having to be driven back to their shop or a dealership.

The key can be made and programmed by a specialist for about 120 PS, but the specialist must have the proper equipment to bring your car back to life. A large portion of the cheaper keys that look like the ones you purchase from eBay or Amazon don't have the correct chips and this could result in the key failing to work. These keys are typically manufactured in China and can be very poor quality, and you are better off buying an official dealer key from the beginning. If you lose your key, it's recommended to have a plan of attack in place to ensure you are able to return home safely or get to the garage as quickly as possible.