Peugeot 307 Key Replacement
Peugeots make use of a transponder-type key that allows you to unlock the vehicle and to start it. Losing this key is a nightmare scenario for most car owners. A professional locksmith can provide you a spare within the shortest time.
A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to work with your existing lock barrels. They can also replace the remote if it is damaged or lost.
Keys lost or stolen
Most Peugeot models made after 1995 will be equipped with an immobiliser system. The system is based on a tiny chip of glass concealed in the key that works in combination with the immobiliser. The system is encrypted with an intricate code that can't be altered and will only allow the engine to start if it can identify the correct chip. If the immobiliser senses that the wrong chip is in place, it will shut off the fuel supply and not turn over.
If your Peugeot key is lost, stolen or damaged, it could be very frustrating and inconvenient to be without a functioning vehicle. G28 is particularly true if you must share your Peugeot with other people and everyone needs their own set of keys. Utilizing a professional locksmith will ensure that you're not in a position to be stranded as they can design a replacement key according to your specifications on the spot. In the majority of cases, this is a faster and cheaper alternative to returning your vehicle to the dealer.
To make an entirely new key for your Peugeot the car locksmith will require access to your vehicle's VIN as it is used to identify the specific Peugeot model. The locksmith at the car will be in a position to transfer the transponder of your old key to the new one. They will then be able to program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Once that is done you can get the new keys.
Broken Keys
Peugeots were once so sturdy that you could literally drop them off on a cliff, and they'd work, but today they're so fragile that being dropped on the floor will mean that the key switches inside will break. A new key or, at the very least a new case will be required in the event of this.
A professional mobile locksmith can make a replacement Peugeot car key quickly and easily. A locksmith for cars who owns tools used by Peugeot dealers can make you new keys much faster than an Peugeot dealer.
A Peugeot Flip car key is an extremely thin piece plastic that is so thin you can almost see through it. This is a flaw in the design, and the fact that it is designed to be flipped back and forth means that the key is subjected to a large amount of movement. Over time this will start to wear down the buttons and if left too long the whole switch mechanism inside will fail. Fortunately this is a very common problem with Peugeot keys and can be fixed quickly by a mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be made and the immobiliser chip replaced in just a few minutes, which will save you the hassle of having your vehicle taken to garage.
Keys that are damaged Keys
Peugeot are known for using very delicate plastic on their flip keys. The plastic looks like it could be made from Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop one on a hard floor, the button could be crushed and the electronic switch underneath will break off.
The 'virtual chips' that make up a Peugeot flip-key are actually very complex, with many components on a board. The fragility of the plastic design, combined with the other components, makes it easy for a Peugeot key to be damaged particularly if it's dropped, knocked or thrown.
If this happens If this happens, a Peugeot locksmith expert can replace the key and program it so that it works with your Peugeot's immobiliser. Dealerships will perform this for you however, they'll charge you to take your Peugeot there and then spend the time programming and creating your new key. A reliable mobile locksmith will have all the equipment needed to do this immediately and at a lower cost. You can also seek assistance with any other Peugeot keys or locks problems.
Immobiliser Fault
The immobiliser system in your car is among its most essential features since it helps to prevent it from being stolen or hotwired by thieves. You may have problems locking or starting your car if you have an issue. A locksmith can fix this problem quickly and easily.
This issue occurs when the key fob isn't transmitting the correct codes to the immobiliser system. You'll know this is the case if you attempt to unlock your car using your key fob, but it does not work. If you attempt to start the car, but it doesn't start, this is also true.
A professional can examine the wiring and the CAN network to determine if there is a problem in the immobiliser system. They can also check the transponder chip and immobiliser inside the key fob.
You can often tell if your immobiliser has a problem because the warning light will flash on your dashboard. If the immobiliser has a defect, it is likely to remain on for a couple of seconds before it goes off. You may also observe other indications, such as difficulty locking or unlocking your vehicle and difficulty getting it to start. If this is the case, you should contact a specialist straight away.