How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key

Peugeot cars are equipped with an exclusive immobiliser system that relies on a tiny chip inside the key to function. When you insert the key into the ignition, it scans for this chip and will only start the car if it is found.

Contacting a professional auto-locksmith the best option if you are having problems with your key. They'll have the latest technology and equipment to cut the new key while you wait.

The key

The Peugeot car key is a cutting-edge piece of technology. The Peugeot car key comes with an electronic chip that communicates with 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 equipped with the appropriate tools will be able to create an extra Peugeot key.

This key replaces an old or damaged car key. Unlike standard key blanks that can be bought from the internet or at certain hardware stores, Peugeot keys must be programmed for your particular vehicle. This means that the key needs to be cut according to the correct kind, with the proper transponder, as well as other components, as well as being properly set up for the vehicle's immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will be capable of completing all these tasks in the most efficient time possible.

Traditionally, Peugeot owners would need to go to their dealer to get keys replacement. While it's still an option in the event that you have the time and money to wait, it isn't an ideal solution in many instances. Dealerships don't have the right equipment or experience to handle Peugeot important emergencies on the roadside, at work or at home.

A mobile auto locksmith can be equipped to deal with any emergency and can create a brand new Peugeot car key for you in record time. They can do this for less than the cost if you went directly to the dealer.

There's a chance to find a "transponder chip' in the key of an Peugeot model that's older. This is an additional layer of security that blocks the vehicle from starting until a specific code is received from the key. This is why it's impossible to duplicate the Peugeot key without the correct equipment and software.

This key will have the profile "JMA HU-HCA.P', which is identical to Silca HU83. This type of key in the 106, 107, 206, 208, 306, and 406 models. We have this profile in stock, and we're able to cut the key for you and program it. Please click on the "Key Programming Information tab' at the top of the page for more information. Customers who are working in the locksmith or motor trades can sign up for a trade account and benefit from our preferred pricing. Otherwise, you can contact us via the contact form below.

The immobiliser

The immobiliser is one the best bits of security in the Peugeot car. It works by using a tiny glass chip inside the key to stop the theft of the vehicle, by keeping the engine off. The system is based on a complex program and doesn't need any kind of battery to operate. The system checks the chip's code each time the key is put into the ignition barrel. The car will start if it recognizes the chip. If not then the fuel supply will be cut off to stop the engine from starting.

It's been a great thing that has reduced the amount of car crime. But it does mean that brand new Peugeot keys are not easy to acquire and you'll require a specialist locksmith for this kind of job. The specialist can use tools made by dealers to create keys for a peugeot 107 key spare key and will need to program it in order for the car to begin. This could cost anything from 120 PS to 300 PS, depending on the model of the Peugeot and how complicated the key is.

Peugeot keys are prone to wear and eventually fail typically after five years. The electronic switches wear out when they are dropped, thrown or exposed to extreme temperatures. This results in tiny hairline cracks appearing on the circuit board and this in turn causes the transponder signal to fail. This is the most common fault with a Peugeot key and is usually the cause of the car not starting or having a 'Immobiliser Fault' message on the dashboard.

If you have lost your Peugeot spare key or the original is stolen, you can visit a local auto locksmith to have it replaced. They can assist with a number of different auto brands and will be there for you, avoiding you the hassle of having to be driven back to their shop or an auto dealer.

The key can be designed and programmed by a specialist at around 120 PS but the specialist will need to have the correct equipment in order to bring your car back to life. The majority of the cheap keys you can purchase on eBay or Amazon do not have the right chips, which can cause the key to malfunction. These keys are typically made in China and are often of low-quality, so it is better to purchase an official dealer key from the outset. It is essential to have a plan in case you lose your key. This will ensure you return home safely or get to the garage as soon as you can.