Cathy Crockett asked 4 months ago
The Peugeot 207 is a very well-known car. It’s a very small car with lots of character and style.
In time they can develop issues. These can be serious if they aren’t addressed quickly.
Replacing a key with some kinds of vehicles is a costly and stressful process, particularly when the car has been stolen.
Lost Keys
Peugeot is a car brand which is renowned for its quality vehicles. They are also equipped with a robust security feature that impedes the unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system employs the transponder chip, which is secured with a unique code. This allows the immobilizer to identify the proper key and then turn on the engine. This stops thieves from stealing peugeot car key replacement cost keys.
A professional auto locksmith will be in a position to assist you should you lose your car keys. They can cut you a new car key at your address. They can also program the key to be compatible with Peugeot’s immobilizers, as well as lock barrels. This is a significantly cheaper option as opposed to going to the dealer.
For most models the process of obtaining an additional Peugeot key is relatively simple (except for 107, 108, and Bipper). You will need to know your vehicle’s PIN code to obtain the new key. This can be a pain especially if there is an extremely short time to wait for a locksmith to arrive.
Transponder Fault
The immobilizer system on your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you used to start your vehicle is the one it needs. 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 security feature that helps protect your car from being taken away.
When the immobilizer control device receives a code emitted by your key that is different from the code it’s expecting, it will illuminate the warning light on the console or flash quickly. This means that something is wrong and New Key For Peugeot 207 you may need to take the car to an Peugeot dealer, along with your registration card as well as an identity document to reset the system and the keys reset.
You can tell if there is a transponder problem within your key by analyzing it at a garage that provides this service. This service is completely free and they will tell you when your Peugeot isn’t starting due to a malfunction with the system.
If you’ve swapped your original Peugeot key case with another (and that’s why you lost the transponder chip), or you have damaged your key because it was wet, there’s usually nothing to be concerned about. Most immobilizer issues 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 try something different in the early 2000’s. Instead of the dependable type of carbon-encased transponder chips, they introduced a flip key design. Unfortunately, the new design came with many major issues among them main ones is key blade wobble. This problem occurs when the blade of a key wears out, which is the part of the key that goes into the lock. The silver button inside the lock stops turning the mechanism and the key will no longer be able to enter the lock.
Fortunately, this is a simple issue to fix with a new key blade that is cut to match the code. It is crucial that the blade is copied from your worn key and not a generic model, since the latter won’t give you the true shape of the key and will continue to wear the same way. Your local Car Key Man auto locksmith can fit you a new blade and solve this issue.
Key Blade Damage
The blade of the key or to be more precise, the’mouth’ of the lock key, may wear out. This can cause the key become stuck in the lock if it isn’t removed fast enough. This could lead to the common ‘Immobiliser Fail which appears on your dashboard. There are many fairy tales on how to fix the issue, but in actual a new blade is required.
This is a very inexpensive task that can be completed by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They’ll need to cut a new key blade and put it on your peugeot 207 key replacement 207.
The circuit board which generates the signal for the transponder chip is likely to show tiny hairline cracks around five years. These cracks do not affect the chip, but they can cause other issues with your Peugeot flip key.
The flip mechanism that holds the blade in place is not very reliable. This is particularly true of the Peugeot Partner 107, 107 and 407 ranges. This is due to the layout of this key’s flip mechanism is different from the old type, carbon-encased key. This change has brought about four major issues that can prevent your Peugeot key from working.