New Key For Peugeot 207
Peugeot 207 is one of the most adored cars that you can find. It's a small car with a lot of style and character.
Over time however they may suffer from some issues. If they are not addressed promptly the issues can turn quite grave.
Replacing a key on certain kinds of vehicles can be a costly and stressful, especially when the vehicle has been stolen.
Lost Keys
Peugeot is a brand of cars that is well-known for producing high-quality vehicles. These cars are equipped with a powerful security system that stops the use of the vehicle by anyone who is not authorized. The system uses the transponder, which is encrypted with a unique code. This enables the immobilizer to recognize the correct key and turn on the engine. This keeps thieves away from using stolen Peugeot keys.
A professional auto locksmith is able to help you if you've lost your car keys. They'll cut you a new car key at your location. They can also program the new key to work with your Peugeot's immobilizer and lock barrels. This is a significantly more affordable option rather than going to a dealer.
The process for getting an additional Peugeot key is fairly simple for most models (except for the 107, 108, and Bipper). You will however have to know the PIN code of your vehicle in order to learn a new key. This can be a challenge especially if there is a time limit to wait for a locksmith to arrive.
Transponder Fault
The immobilizer system in your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you used to start your vehicle is the one that it expects. This is accomplished by sending a signal via an antenna from the microchip in your key to the ignition. This is a security device designed to stop your car from being stolen.
The warning light will flash or be lit on the console if the immobilizer is receiving an unrelated code to the one it expects. This means that something is wrong and you might need to take the car to an Peugeot dealer with your registration card as well as an identity document, in order to have the system reset and the keys reprogrammed.
You can tell if there is a transponder error in your key by analyzing it at a garage which offers this service. This service is free and they'll tell you whether your Peugeot isn't running because there is a problem with the system.
If you've accidentally swapped your original Peugeot key case with a different one (and consequently lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key because it was wet, there's usually nothing to worry about. The most frequent immobilizer problems are caused by a low battery, a damaged key antenna, or an electronic malfunction in the module or engine computer.
Key Blade Wobble
Peugeot decided to experiment with something different in the beginning of 2000's. In the early 2000's, Peugeot introduced a flip-key style instead of the traditional transponder chip that was encased in carbon. The new design did not come without its difficulties. One of the most severe is the key blade wobble. This issue occurs when the key blade wears down that is the part of the key which goes into the lock. This causes the silver button within the key to stop allowing the mechanism to flip out the mechanism and the key stops feeding into the lock properly.
peugeot 207 replacement key G28CarKeys can be fixed by cutting a new blade to code. It is crucial that the blade is duplicated from your worn-out key and not a generic one because the latter does not reflect the exact shape of the key and will continue to wear in the same manner. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can fit you a new blade and resolve this annoying problem.
Key Blade Damage
Quite often, the key blade is damaged, or more accurately the'mouth' of the key begins to wear out. This can cause the key to become stuck in the lock if it's not removed as quickly as it should be. This could lead to the common 'Immobiliser Fail which appears on your dashboard. There are many myths about how to fix this problem however the reality is that a new key blade is required.
This is a relatively cheap task that can be completed by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll just need to cut a new key blade and put it on your Peugeot 207.
A quality Peugeot flip key should last for five years or more before tiny hairline cracks begin to appear on the circuit board which produces the transponder chip signal. These cracks do not affect the chip, but they could cause other issues with your Peugeot flip key.
The flip mechanism that helps to keep the blade in its place isn't very reliable. This is especially relevant to the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 models. This is due to the fact that this key's flip mechanism has been changed from the old model that was carbon-encased. This change has caused four major issues that may cause problems to your Peugeot key from functioning.