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Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots use a special transponder-type key to unlock the vehicle and allow it to start. It is a nightmare for the majority of car owners. A locksmith with the right experience can provide you with a spare key in no time.

A professional auto locksmith will be able to program your new key to work with your current lock barrels. They can also repair the remote if the one you have is damaged or lost.

Keys lost or stolen

Most Peugeot models built from 1995 onwards are equipped with an immobiliser. The system is based around the tiny glass chip that is hidden within the key that works in conjunction with the vehicle’s immobiliser box. The system is encrypted by an intricate code that cannot be altered and will only allow the engine to start when it recognises the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip is in place, it will cut off the fuel supply and not spin.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged it can be very frustrating and annoying not having an auto that functions. This is especially the case if you have to share your Peugeot with a friend and every person has their own set of keys. The use of a professional car locksmith will ensure that you are not left stranded as they can make a replacement key according to your specifications in a matter of minutes. This is usually a faster and less expensive option than taking your vehicle to the dealer.

To create a new key to your Peugeot the locksmith in your car will need to have access to your vehicle’s VIN number as this is used to identify the specific Peugeot model. The locksmith for your car will be able to transfer the transponder on your old key to the new one. They will then be able program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Then you can get the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so durable that you could practically drop them off an cliff and they’d work, but these days they’re so fragile that being dropped on the floor could cause the key switches inside will fail. When this happens a new key will be required, or at minimum, a replacement case.

A professional mobile locksmith can make a replacement Peugeot car key quickly and efficiently. An auto locksmith that has the tools that are used by Peugeot dealers can make you new keys much faster than an Peugeot dealer.

A Peugeot Flip car key is an extremely 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, implies that it is subject to a lot of movement. Over time, this will wear out the buttons. If left unattended, the entire switch mechanism will eventually fail. peugeot key replacement is a frequent issue with Peugeot keys, and can be easily resolved by a mobile locksmith. In a matter of minutes an alternative key can be made and the immobiliser chips re-configured. This will save you the hassle of having to take your car to garage.

Damaged Keys

Peugeot are known for using really delicate plastic on their flip keys. The plastic appears as if it could be made from Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop one on a hard, solid surface, the button will be crushed and the electronic switch beneath will snap off.

The ‘virtual chip’ inside the Peugeot flip-key actually are quite complex, with many components on a board. The fragility of the plastic design, when combined with all this makes it easy to cause an Peugeot key to break especially if it is dropped, knocked or thrown.

When this happens it is time to call an Peugeot specialist locksmith to change the car key and program it to work with the immobiliser of your Peugeot. Dealerships can do this, however they’ll need to charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot taken to the dealership and spend a long time creating and programming the new key. A reliable mobile locksmith will have all the equipment needed to complete the task on the spot and at a lesser cost. They can also assist with any other Peugeot key or lock related problems you might face.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser system that you have in your car is one of the most crucial features, as it helps to prevent your vehicle from being stolen or hotwired. You might have issues locking or starting your car if there is an issue. Luckily, this can be fixed very quickly and easily by locksmith.

This happens when your key fob is not transmitting the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you’re unable unlock your car using your key fob, and it doesn’t work, that’s the issue. If you try to start the car, but it doesn’t work it is also a problem.

A specialist can inspect the wiring and the CAN network to determine if there’s a problem in the immobiliser system. They can also check the transponder chip and immobiliser in your key fob.

The warning light on the dashboard can illuminate if there is an issue with your ignition. It is usually on for a couple of seconds and then go off if the immobiliser is malfunctioning. You might also notice that your vehicle isn’t locking or unlocking, and you are having trouble getting it started. If this is the case, seek out a professional immediately.