New Key For Peugeot 207

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

Over time, however, they may develop some issues. If not addressed quickly the issues can turn very grave.

It can be expensive and difficult to replace the car key, especially in the event of theft.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a popular car brand that is known for its top-quality vehicles. These cars have a secure feature that impedes the unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system utilizes the transponder, which is encrypted with a unique code. This allows the immobilizer recognize the correct key and turn on the engine. This makes it difficult for thieves to steal Peugeot keys.

A professional auto locksmith is capable of helping you if you lose your car keys. They will visit your location and cut you a new spare car key. They can also program the key to use Peugeot's immobilizers and lock barrels. This is cheaper than visiting an auto dealer.

For most models the process to obtain an extra Peugeot key is pretty straightforward (except for 107,108, and Bipper). However, you'll require the PIN code of your vehicle to learn how to make a new key. This can be a pain, especially if there is a short time frame to wait for a locksmith.

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 a signal from the microchip inside your key to the ignition switch through an antenna. This is a safety feature that stops your car from being stolen.

If the immobilizer control unit receives a code from your key which is different to the one it is expecting, it will illuminate the warning light on the console or flash very quickly. This indicates there is a problem and you may need to take your car to an Peugeot dealer to reset it and have the keys changed.

You can determine whether there is a transponder error within your key by analyzing it at a garage which offers this service. They can do this for free and will inform you whether the chip is reading correctly or if there is a problem within the system that is hindering your Peugeot from beginning.

Unless you have accidentally swapped your original Peugeot key case with another (and consequently lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key by getting it wet, there's generally nothing to worry about. The most frequent problems with immobilizers are caused by a dead battery, a damaged key antenna, or an electronic failure in the engine and module computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to go for something new in the early 2000's. Instead of the reliable type of carbon encased transponder chips, they came up with a flip key design. The new design did not come without its issues. One of the most problematic is the wobble of the key blade. This problem occurs when the blade of the key, which is essentially the mouth part that goes into the lock first, wears. This causes the silver button inside the key to stop allowing the mechanism to flip out the mechanism and the key ceases to feed in to the lock properly.

Fortunately, this can be easily fix with a new key blade, cut correctly to the correct. It is crucial that the blade is copied from your old key, and not a generic replacement key for peugeot partner van as this won't give you a precise shape and will wear in exactly the same way your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can fit you a new blade and resolve this issue.

Key Blade Damage

The blade for the key or to be more precise, the "mouth"' of the lock key, is prone to wear out. This can cause the key to become stuck in the lock if it's not removed as quickly as it should be. This could lead to the common 'Immobiliser Fail that appears on your dashboard. There are many myths and legends about how to fix this issue however the reality is that a new key blade is required.

It is a comparatively affordable task that can be accomplished by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll have to cut a new key blade and then attach it to your Peugeot 207.

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

The flip mechanism that holds the blade in position it isn't the most reliable. This is particularly true of the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 models. This is due to the fact that the key's "flip mechanism" has been upgraded from the old model that was carbon-encased. This has led to four major issues, all of which could block your Peugeot key from beginning your car.