14 Clever Ways To Spend Left-Over Peugeot Car Key Replacement Budget

peugeot key fob  For Peugeot 207

Peugeot 207 is one of the most popular cars on the road. It's a small car with lots of character and style.

In time they may experience issues. If not addressed swiftly the issues can turn quite grave.

It can be costly and difficult to replace keys to your car, particularly if it has been stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is a car manufacturer which is well-known for making high-quality cars. These cars have a sturdy security system that stops the use of the vehicle by anyone who is not authorized. The system is based on an electronic transponder that is encrypted with a unique number of characters. The immobilizer will then be able to identify the correct key to turn on the vehicle. This keeps thieves away from stealing Peugeot keys.

If you've lost your car keys, an auto locksmith expert can assist. They will cut you a spare key at your location. They can also program the key to use Peugeot's immobilizers and lock barrels. This is a more affordable option than visiting a dealer.

The process of getting an extra Peugeot key is relatively simple for most models (except for the 107, 108, and Bipper). You will however need to know the PIN code of your vehicle in order to discover a new key. This can be a pain particularly if you have only a short period of time to wait for a locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer on your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you used to start your vehicle is the one it expects. This is done by sending a signal via an antenna that is connected to the microchip inside your key to the ignition. This is a security feature that was designed to protect your vehicle from being stolen.

When the immobilizer control device receives a signal from your key that is not identical to the one it is looking for, it will light the warning light on the console, or flash rapidly. This indicates that something is not right and you might need to surrender the vehicle at a Peugeot dealer, along with your registration card and identification document, in order to reset the system and the keys programmed.

You can determine whether there is a transponder problem in your key by reading it at a garage which offers this service. This service is free and they will tell you if your Peugeot isn't starting because of a problem with the system.

There's usually no need to be concerned unless you accidentally swapped the original Peugeot key case for another (and lost the transponder), or if you damaged your key after it was wet. The most frequent problems in the immobilizer mechanism are due to a low battery in your key, a broken antenna, or electronic failure within the module as well as the engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to do something different at the beginning of 2000. In the early 2000's, Peugeot launched an alternative to the traditional transponder chip, which was enclosed in carbon. Unfortunately, the new design came with a number of major problems among them major ones is key blade wobble. This happens when the blade of a key wears out, which is the part of the key that gets into the lock. The silver button inside the lock stops flipping the mechanism, and the key won't feed into the lock.

It is fixable with a new blade cut to the correct size. It is vital that the blade be duplicated from your worn-out key and not a generic model, because the latter will not give you the true shape of your key, and will continue to wear in the same manner. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith will be able to fit you with a new blade to solve this frustrating issue.

Key Blade Damage

The blade of the key or, to be more precise, the'mouth' of the lock key will wear down. If the key is not removed swiftly, it may become stuck in the lock. This can lead to the dreaded "Immobiliser Fault that appears on your dashboard. There are numerous fairy tales about how to fix the problem, but in reality the need for a new blade is evident.

This is a fairly inexpensive task that can be handled by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll just need to cut a new key blade and attach it to your Peugeot 207.

A good Peugeot flip key will last about five years before tiny hairline cracks begin to appear on the circuit board that produces the transponder chip's signal. These cracks are not affecting the chip, but they can cause other issues with your Peugeot flip key.

The flip mechanism, which helps to keep the blade in its place isn't very reliable. This is especially true on the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 models. This is due to the design of this key's flip mechanism is different from the old model, a carbon-encased chip. This change has brought about four major issues that could stop your Peugeot key from functioning.