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New Key For Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a very well-known car. It's a small car that is full of character and style.

Over time they may experience issues. If they are not addressed promptly they can become quite serious.

It can be expensive and stressful to replace a car key, especially in the event of theft.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is renowned for its top-quality automobiles. They have a strong security system that prevents the use of the vehicle by anyone who is not authorized. The system is based on the transponder chip, which is encrypted with a unique number of characters. This allows the immobilizer to identify the correct key and turn on the engine. This makes it impossible for thieves to make use of stolen Peugeot keys.

In case you have lost your car keys, an auto locksmith expert can help. They'll cut you a spare key at your address. They can also program the key to work with Peugeot's immobilizers and lock barrels. This is a cheaper option than visiting an auto dealer.

For the majority of models the process of obtaining an extra peugeot 207 key key is fairly simple (except for 107,108 and Bipper). However, you will have to know the PIN code of your vehicle to get a new key. This can be a hassle especially if you have a time limit to wait for a locksmith.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer on your Peugeot 207 verifies the key you used to start your vehicle is the correct one. This is accomplished by sending a signal via an antenna that is connected to the microchip in your key to the ignition. This is a safety feature that stops your car from being stolen.

The warning light will flash or be lit on the console when the immobilizer receives an unrelated code to the one it is expecting. This means that something is not right and you may have to surrender the vehicle at an Peugeot dealer with your registration card and identification document, in order to reset the system and the keys reprogrammed.

If you take your keys to a garage that provides this service, they can scan it and determine whether the transponder is not functioning properly. The service is free and they'll let you know that your Peugeot will not start due to a malfunction with the system.

There is usually no need to worry unless, for instance, you accidentally switched the original Peugeot keycase for a different one (and lost the transponder), or if you damaged your key after it was wet. The most common immobilizer problems result from a depleted battery, a broken key antenna, or a electronic malfunction in the module and engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble

Peugeot decided to go for something new in the early 2000's. Instead of the traditional kind of carbon encased transponder chips, they introduced a flip key design. The new design has its challenges. One of the most serious is the wobble of the key blade. This problem occurs when the key blade wears down that is the part of the key that gets into the lock. The silver button inside the lock stops turning the mechanism and the key will cease to feed into the lock.

Fortunately, this can be easily repair with a new key blade, cut correctly to code. It is crucial that the blade is copied from the old worn out key, not a generic replacement since this will not provide you with a proper shape and will wear in exactly the same way as the original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can provide you with a replacement blade to fix this problem.

Key Blade Damage

The blade of the key, or to be more precise, the "mouth of the lock key, may wear out. This could cause the key to become stuck in the lock if it isn't removed fast enough. This leads to the dreaded "Immobiliser Failure' on your dashboard. There are a variety of myths and legends about how to fix this issue however the reality is that a new key blade is needed.

It is a comparatively inexpensive task that can be handled by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll need to cut a new key blade and put it on your Peugeot 207.

The circuit board that generates the signal for the transponder chip will start to show tiny hairline cracks around five years. These cracks are not affecting the chip, but they can cause other issues for your Peugeot flip key.

The flip mechanism, which holds the blade in position, is not very reliable. This is especially true on the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 models. This is because the structure of the key's flip mechanism has been changed from the original type, carbon-encased chip. This change has brought about four major problems, all of which could stop your Peugeot key from activating your car.