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New Key For Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a very well-known car. It's a small vehicle with a lot of character and style.

In time, however they may suffer from some problems. If they are not addressed promptly these issues could become quite grave.

Replacing a key on certain models of cars could be a very costly and stressful procedure, especially in the event that the vehicle was stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is renowned for its top-quality cars. They are also equipped with a robust security feature that stops unauthorized use of the vehicle. The system is based on a transponder that is encrypted with a unique code. This allows the immobilizer to recognize the proper key and then turn on the engine. This prevents thieves from stealing Peugeot keys.

A professional auto locksmith is in a position to assist you should you lose your car keys. They will come to your location and cut you a brand new spare car key. They can also program the key to use Peugeot's immobilizers and lock barrels. This is a much cheaper option than visiting a dealer.

The process of obtaining an additional Peugeot key is relatively easy for most models (except for the 107, 108, and Bipper). But, you'll need to know the pin number of your vehicle to learn a new key. This can be a pain particularly if you have only a short period of time to wait for a locksmith.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer system in your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you have used to start your vehicle is the one it wants. It does this by transmitting an electronic signal from the microchip inside your key to the ignition switch via an antenna. This is a security feature that was designed to safeguard your vehicle from being taken.

The warning light will flash or be lit on the console when the immobilizer receives a different code from the one it expects. This means that something is not right and you may need to surrender the vehicle at an Peugeot dealer, along with your registration card and identity document to reset the system and the keys programmed.

If you take your key to a garage that provides this service, they can analyze it and tell you if the transponder is defective. This service is free and they'll tell you whether your peugeot 207 car key isn't starting because of a problem with the system.

If you've swapped your original Peugeot key case with a different one (and consequently lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key by getting it wet, there is usually nothing to be concerned about. The most common problems with the immobilizer system arise caused by a weak battery in the key, a damaged antenna, or a malfunctioning electronic within the module as well as the engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to test something different in the early 2000's. In the early 2000's, Peugeot launched a flip-key style instead of the trusted transponder chip, which was enclosed in carbon. Unfortunately, the new design came with a number of major problems among them principal ones is the 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. This causes the silver button within the key to stop flipping the mechanism and the key ceases to feed into the lock in a proper manner.

Fortunately this is easy to repair with a new key blade, cut to the correct. It is essential that the blade is copied from the old worn-out key, and not a generic replacement, as this won't give you a genuine shape and will continue to wear exactly in the same manner as your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can provide you with a brand new blade to solve this frustrating problem.

Key Blade Damage

Quite often the key blade is damaged, or more accurately the 'mouth' of the key, begins to wear out. If the key isn't removed quickly, it can get stuck in the lock. This can lead to the frequently-spread "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a myriad of fairy tale beliefs on how to fix this issue however the reality is that a new key blade is required.

This is a relatively cheap task that can be performed by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They will need to simply cut a new blade and fit it onto your Peugeot 207.

A good Peugeot flip key will last for about five years before tiny hairline cracks start to appear on the circuit board which produces the transponder chip signal. These cracks won't affect the chip but can cause other issues with your Peugeot key.

The flip mechanism, which holds the blade in place, is not very reliable. This is particularly true of the peugeot car key replacement cost Partner, 407 and 107 series. This is due to the layout of this key's flip mechanism has been changed from the original type, carbon-encased key. This has resulted in four major problems that can cause problems to your Peugeot key from working.