Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots make use of an electronic key that's like a transponder used to unlock and start the vehicle. Losing this key is an incredibly stressful situation for most car owners. A locksmith with the right experience can give you spare keys in no time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to ensure that it will work with the barrels of your current lock. They can also repair your remote in the event that it has been damaged or is lost.

Keys lost or stolen

Most Peugeot models manufactured from 1995 onwards are equipped with an immobiliser. They are based on an insignificant glass chip within the key that works in conjunction with the vehicle's immobiliser box. The system is encrypted using a complicated code that cannot be altered. It will only start the engine when it detects the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the incorrect chip, it will cut the fuel supply to the engine, and stop it from turning.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged it can be a hassle and inconvenient not to have a vehicle that is functional. This is especially true if you share the driving duties of your Peugeot with others and all require their own set of keys. A professional car locksmith can create a new key right on the spot, making sure that you're not left stranded. In most cases this will be a much quicker and cheaper alternative to returning your car to the dealer.

To create an entirely new key for your Peugeot car, the locksmith in your car need to have access to your vehicle's VIN number because this is used to identify the specific Peugeot model. The car locksmith will then be in a position to transfer the transponder from your old key to the new one. They will then be able to program the new key to ensure it is compatible with your Peugeot immobiliser, at which point they can give you the new keys to you.

Broken Keys

Peugeots used to be so durable that you could even drop them off on a mountain and still work. However, these days they are so fragile that they could break if they are dropped on the ground. A new key or at the very minimum, a new case will be required when this happens.

A professional mobile locksmith can make a replacement Peugeot car key quickly and efficiently. As the owner of a dealership standard set of key cutting and programming tools an auto locksmith will visit you and make new keys for your Peugeot, much more quickly than it takes to get an peugeot key fob dealer to do so.

A Peugeot Flip car key is a very thin piece of plastic, so thin that you can almost see through it. This is a flaw in the design, and the fact that the key is designed to be flipped back and forth makes it subject to a lot of motion. As time passes, this will wear down the buttons. If left unattended, the whole switch mechanism will eventually fail. Fortunately this is a very common problem with Peugeot keys and one that can be solved quickly by a mobile locksmith. In a matter of seconds, a replacement key can be created and the immobiliser chips re-configured. This will take away the hassle of taking your car to a garage.

Damaged Keys

Peugeot have a habit of using extremely delicate plastic on their flip keys. They look like they could be made from Pavlova or Balsa wood and if one that has been dropped on a hard surface or thrown into something, it won't be a pleasant experience - the button will probably be crushed, and the electronic switch underneath will probably break off.

The "virtual chip" inside a Peugeot flip key is actually extremely complex and contains a lot of components on a circuit board. The fragility of the thin plastic design, combined with all of this, makes it easy for the Peugeot key to become damaged particularly if it's dropped, knocked or thrown.

If this happens it is time to call to find a Peugeot specialist locksmith to change the car key and program it to work in sync with the immobiliser on your Peugeot. Dealerships can do this, but they'll have to charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot transported to them and spend a long time creating and programming your new key. A reputable mobile car locksmith will have the dealer-standard equipment needed to complete the task on the spot, and for a lower price and efficiently! You can also seek help with any other peugeot key fob replacement lock or key related problems.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser system in your car is one of its most important features since it helps to prevent it from being stolen or wired by thieves. It is possible that you have difficulty locking or starting your vehicle if there's a problem. A locksmith can fix this issue quickly and effectively.

This issue occurs when your key fob isn't sending the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're unable unlock your car with your key fob and it does not work, it's the problem. It's the same when you try to start your car but it doesn't start.

A specialist can check the wiring and CAN network to see whether there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also inspect the immobiliser and transponder chip within the key fob.

It is easy to tell if your immobiliser is defective by the warning light that will appear on your dashboard. If the immobiliser has a problem, it will normally remain on for a couple of seconds before turning off. It could also be that your vehicle is having difficulty locking or unlocking, or you are having trouble starting it. If this is the case, you should call an expert right away.