Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots have a special transponder-type key to unlock the vehicle and start it. The loss of this key can be a nightmare for a lot of car owners. A locksmith with the right skills can give you a spare key in no time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to work with your current lock barrels. They can also repair the remote if it has been damaged or lost.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

The majority of Peugeot models after 1995 will be fitted with an immobiliser system. These are based around the tiny glass chip that is hidden inside the key that operates in tandem with the car's immobiliser box. The system is protected by an intricate code that cannot be changed. It will only start the engine when it recognizes the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects a wrong chip, it will cut the fuel supply to the engine, and stop it from turning over.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost or damaged it can be very frustrating and inconvenient not to have an auto that functions. This is especially true when you share the driving privileges of your Peugeot with others and all of them require their own keys. A professional locksmith can make a replacement key right on the spot, so that you're not left in a bind. In most cases, this will be a much faster and cheaper alternative than returning your car to the dealer.

The car locksmith needs to know the VIN number of your Peugeot to make a brand new one. This is how they can identify your particular Peugeot Key Fob Not Working model. The car locksmith will then be able to transfer the transponder on your old key to the new one. They will then be able to program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Then, you can receive the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so robust that you could essentially drop them off on a cliff, and they'd work, but now they're so delicate that even dropping them on the floor could cause the key switches inside will fail. A new key or, at the very least a replacement case is required if this happens.

A replacement Peugeot car key can be made easily by a professional mobile locksmith. As the owner of a dealership standard set of key cutting and programming tools, an auto locksmith will come out to you and make new keys for your Peugeot, much more quickly than it takes an Peugeot dealer to do this.

The plastic used in a peugeot 3008 key programming Flip key is so thin, you can see right through it. This is a flaw in the design, and the fact that it is designed to be flipped back and forth means the key is exposed to a significant amount of movement. Over time this will start to wear down the buttons and if left too long, eventually the whole switch mechanism inside will fail. This is a common issue with Peugeot keys, and can be quickly fixed by a mobile locksmith. In a matter of seconds, a replacement key will be created and the immobiliser chips transferred. This will spare you the hassle of taking your vehicle to a garage.

Damaged Keys

peugeot 2008 replacement key cost flip keys are made from a plastic that is extremely delicate. They look like they could be made out of Pavlova or Balsa wood and if one that has been dropped on a hard surface or thrown against something, it won't be a good thing - the button could be crushed, and the switch beneath will probably break off.

The 'virtual chips' that make up the Peugeot flip-key are actually quite complicated, with many parts on a board. The fragility of the plastic design, combined with the other components makes it easy for a Peugeot key to become damaged particularly if it's dropped, knocked, or thrown.

If this happens it's time to contact to find a Peugeot specialist locksmith to change the car key and program it to work in sync with the immobiliser in your Peugeot. Dealerships are able to do this, but they'll charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot transported to them and spend a lot of time creating and programming your new key. A trustworthy mobile locksmith will have all the equipment required to do this on the spot and at a lesser cost. They can also assist you with any other Peugeot keys or lock problems you might face.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser feature in your car is among the most important features as it stops your car from being stolen or hotwired. You may have problems locking or starting your vehicle if there's an issue. A locksmith can solve this problem quickly and easily.

This issue occurs when your key fob doesn't send the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you are unable to unlock your vehicle with your key fob, and it fails to function, this is the reason. It's the same if you attempt to start your car, but it doesn't start.

A professional can inspect the wiring and CAN network to see whether there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also test the transponder and immobiliser chip on your key fob.

You will be able to tell if your immobiliser is faulty by the warning light that will be visible on your dashboard. It is usually on for a couple of seconds and then turn off if the immobiliser system has a problem. There are other indicators, for instance difficulties locking or unlocking your vehicle, and difficulties getting it to start. If this is the situation you should contact a professional immediately.