New Key For Peugeot 207
The Peugeot 207 is a very well-known car. It's a compact car that is full of style and character.
Over time they can develop problems. If they are not addressed promptly the issues can turn very serious.
Replacing keys for certain models of cars is a costly and stressful process, especially when the car has been stolen.
Lost Keys
Peugeot is renowned for its premium automobiles. They have a strong security system that prevents misuse of the vehicle. The system employs an encrypted transponder by a unique code. The immobilizer is able to recognize the proper key to start the vehicle. This makes it difficult for thieves to make use of stolen Peugeot keys.
In case you have lost your car keys, a professional auto locksmith can help. They will come to your location and cut you a new spare car key. In addition, they can program the new key to work with the immobilizer on your Peugeot and lock barrels. This is a less expensive option than going to the dealer.
The process of getting an additional Peugeot key is quite simple for the majority of models (except for the 107 and 108 Bipper). You'll need your vehicle's PIN code to obtain an additional key. This could be a problem particularly if you have very little time to wait for the locksmith to show up.
Transponder Fault
The immobilizer in your Peugeot 207 verifies the key you used to start your vehicle is the correct one. It does this by transmitting a signal from the microchip inside your key to the ignition switch using an antenna. This is a safety feature that helps protect your car from being stolen.
The warning light will flash or illuminate on the console if the immobilizer is receiving a different code from the one it expects. This means that something is not right and you might need to surrender your car to an Peugeot dealer, along with your registration card and identity document, in order to reset the system and the keys changed.
You can tell if there is a transponder fault within your key by analyzing it at a garage that provides this service. This is a free service and they'll tell you when your Peugeot isn't running because of a fault with the system.
If you've swapped your original Peugeot key case with a different one (and therefore lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key by getting it wet, it's nothing to worry about. The most frequent problems with immobilizers result from a weak battery, a damaged key antenna, or a electronic malfunction in the engine and module computer.
Key Blade Wobble
Peugeot decided to try something different in the early 2000's. In the early 2000's, Peugeot introduced an alternative to the reliable type of transponder chip encased in carbon. The new design has its challenges. One of the most problematic is the key blade wobble. This issue occurs when the key blade which is the mouth part that goes into the lock first, wears. The silver button inside the lock stops turning the mechanism and the key will no longer feed into the lock.
It is, however, easy to fix using a new key blade, properly cut to match the code. It is crucial that the blade is copied from your previous worn-out key, and not a generic replacement because this will not provide you with a proper shape and will continue to wear exactly in the same way your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith will be able to fit you with a new blade and resolve this frustrating issue.
Key Blade Damage
The blade for the key, or to be more precise, the'mouth, of the lock key can wear out. If the key isn't removed quickly, it will get stuck in the lock. This can cause the often-repeated "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a lot of myths about how to fix this issue however the reality is that the replacement of the key blade is needed.
This is a fairly cost-effective task that could be handled by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll simply have to cut a new blade and attach it to your Peugeot 207 key.
The circuit board which generates the signal for the transponder chip will start to show tiny hairline cracks after about five years. These cracks will not affect the chip, but they could cause other issues with your Peugeot flip key.
check of the biggest issues with the Peugeot keys is that the flip mechanism that keeps the blade in place - does not work well. This is particularly true for the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 ranges. This is due to the design of the key's 'flip' mechanism has been changed from the original type, carbon-encased key. This change has led to four major problems that can hinder your Peugeot key from functioning.