New Key For Peugeot 207
Peugeot 207 is one of the most popular cars on the road. It's a small car with lots of character and fashion.
As time passes, they can suffer from some problems. These can be quite serious if not dealt with quickly.
Replacing a key on certain kinds of vehicles is a costly and stressful procedure, especially if the vehicle has been stolen.
Lost Keys
Peugeot is a brand of cars which is renowned for its high-quality vehicles. They have a strong security system that blocks any the use of the vehicle by anyone who is not authorized. The system utilizes an encrypted transponder with a unique code. This enables the immobilizer to recognize the right key and start the engine. This prevents thieves from stealing Peugeot keys.
In case you have lost your car keys, an experienced auto locksmith can help. They'll cut you a new car key at your location. They can also program the key to work with Peugeot's immobilizers as well as lock barrels. This is a cheaper alternative rather than going to a dealer.
The process of getting the spare Peugeot key is quite simple for the majority of models (except for the 107 and 108 Bipper). You will however require the PIN code of your vehicle to learn a new key. This can be a hassle, especially if you have only a short amount of time to wait for the locksmith to arrive.
Transponder Fault
The immobilizer on your Peugeot 207 verifies the key that you used to start the car is the right one. This is accomplished by transmitting a signal through an antenna that is connected to the microchip in your key to the ignition. This is a security feature that stops your car from being stolen.
The warning light will either flash or glow on the console when the immobilizer receives an unrelated code to the one it is expecting. This indicates that something is not right and you might need to surrender the car at an Peugeot dealer, along with your registration card and identification document to have the system reset and the keys reset.
If you take your key to a garage offering this service, they will scan it and determine if the transponder is defective. They are able to do this for free and will inform you if the chip is still working properly or if it is a problem elsewhere in the system stopping your Peugeot from getting started.
If you've accidentally swapped your original Peugeot key case for another (and therefore lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key by getting it wet, there is usually nothing to worry about. The most frequent problems with immobilizers are caused by a dead battery, a broken key antenna, or a electronic failure in the engine and module computer.
Key Blade Wobble
Peugeot decided to do something different in the early 2000s. Instead of the traditional type of carbon encased transponder chips, they introduced a flip key design. The new design was not without its difficulties. One of the most severe is the wobble of the key blade. This issue occurs when the key blade, which is basically the mouth part that goes into the lock first, wears. The silver button inside the lock stops flipping the mechanism and the key will cease to be able to enter the lock.
Fortunately, this can be easily fix using a new key blade that is cut according to. It is vital that the blade is copied from the old worn out key, not a generic replacement, because this will not give you a precise shape and will continue to wear in exactly the same way the original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can make a new blade and resolve this frustrating issue.
G28 Car Keys gets damaged, or more accurately the 'mouth' of the key, starts to wear out. If the key is not removed swiftly, it may become stuck in the lock. This can lead to the dreaded "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are many fairy-tales on how to fix the problem, but in fact the need for a new blade is evident.
This is a fairly cheap task that can be completed by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll need to cut a new blade and then attach it to 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's signal. These cracks don't affect the chip, but they can cause other issues for your Peugeot flip key.
One of the main issues with these Peugeot keys is that the flip mechanism, which keeps the blade in place doesn't work very well. This is particularly the case with the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 ranges. This is due to the design of this key's flip mechanism has changed from the previous type, carbon-encased chip. This change has caused four major issues that could hinder your Peugeot key from working.