peugeot expert key fob programming 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots have a special transponder style key to unlock the vehicle and then start it. The loss of this key is a nightmare for the majority 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 so that it works with your current barrels for locks. They can also repair your remote in the event that it has been damaged or lost.

Keys stolen or lost

The majority of Peugeot models built after 1995 come with an immobiliser. The system is based on a small chip of glass that is concealed inside the key, which functions in combination with the immobiliser. The system is protected by a complex code which cannot be altered. It will only start the engine when it is able to recognize the correct chip. If the immobiliser recognizes the wrong chip, it will shut off the fuel supply to the engine, and stop it from turning.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost or damaged, it can be frustrating and unsettling not to have a vehicle that works. This is particularly so if you share the driving duties of your Peugeot with a group of people and all of them require their own set of keys. A professional car locksmith will make a replacement key right on the spot, ensuring that you're not left stranded. This is usually a faster and cheaper option than taking your car to the dealer.

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

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so sturdy that you could practically drop them off the edge of a cliff and they'd function, but nowadays they're so fragile that even being dropped on the ground could cause the key switches inside will fail. In the event of this happening, a new key will be required or at the minimum, a replacement case.

A replacement peugeot key 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, much more quickly than it takes to find a Peugeot dealer to do so.

The plastic used in the peugeot Partner replacement key Flip key is so thin, you can see right through it. This is a weakness in the design. The fact that the key is designed to be flipped back and forth, means that it is exposed to a lot of motion. In time, this will wear down the buttons. If left unattended, the switch mechanism will eventually fail. This is a frequent issue with Peugeot keys, and can be fixed quickly by a mobile lock technician. In a matter of minutes an alternative key can be made and the immobiliser chips re-configured. This will take away the hassle of taking your vehicle to garage.

Keys damaged Keys

Peugeot flip keys are made of a plastic that is extremely delicate. The plastic appears as if it is made of Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop the key on a hard floor, the button will get crushed and the electronic switching underneath will break.

The 'virtual chip' inside a peugeot 208 replacement key flip key is actually extremely complex and has a number of components that are on a circuit board. The fragility of the plastic design, paired with the complexity of the circuit board, makes it easy to cause an Peugeot key to break particularly when it is dropped, knocked or thrown.

When this happens it is time to call a Peugeot specialist locksmith to replace the car key and program it to work in sync with the immobiliser on your Peugeot. Dealerships will assist you in this however it will cost them to transport your Peugeot there and then spend time programming and creating a new key. A trusted mobile locksmith will be equipped with all the equipment needed to do this quickly and at a much lower cost. They will also be able to assist you with any other Peugeot key or lock related issues you might have.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser feature in your car is one of its most essential features since it protects it from being stolen or wired by thieves. If there's a glitch in the system, however, you will experience problems starting or locking your vehicle. Luckily, this issue can be solved quickly and easily by locksmith.

This fault happens when your key fob isn't sending the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're not able to unlock your vehicle using your key fob and it doesn't work, that's the fault. This is also the case if you try to start your car however, it won't spin.

A professional can look over wiring and the CAN network to determine if there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also check the transponder chip and immobiliser in the key fob.

The warning light on the dashboard will usually illuminate if there is a problem with your immobiliser. If the immobiliser is at fault, it will usually stay on for 1-2 seconds before turning 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, contact a specialist straight away.