New Key For Peugeot 207
The Peugeot 207 is a very popular car. It's a compact car that has a lot of style and character.
Over time, however they may experience issues. They can be very dangerous if not addressed promptly.
Replacing a key on certain makes of car is a costly and stressful, especially when the vehicle has been stolen.
Lost Keys
Peugeot is a popular car brand that is well-known for producing quality vehicles. They have a strong security system that blocks any unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system utilizes an encrypted transponder with a unique number of characters. The immobilizer will then be able to identify the right key to turn on the vehicle. This makes it difficult for thieves to use stolen Peugeot keys.
If you've lost your car keys, a professional auto locksmith can help. They will visit your location and cut you a spare car key. They can also program the key to work with Peugeot's immobilizers and lock barrels. This is a more affordable option than visiting a dealer.
For the majority of models, the process of getting an additional Peugeot key is pretty straightforward (except for 107,108 and Bipper). You will however require the PIN number of your vehicle to get a new key. This could be a problem, especially if you have a limited amount of time to wait for the locksmith to show up.
Transponder Fault
The immobilizer system in your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you have used to start your car is the one it expects. This is accomplished by sending a signal via an antenna from the microchip in your key to the ignition. This is a security function designed to safeguard your vehicle from being taken.
Whenever peugeot 108 key cover receives a code from your key that is not identical from the code it's anticipating, it will either light the warning light on the console or flash very quickly. This indicates there is an issue and you will need to take your car to an Peugeot dealer to reset it and get the keys be reprogrammed.
If you take your keys to a garage offering this service, they will read it and tell whether the transponder has a problem. The service is free and they will tell you if your Peugeot will not start because there is a problem with the system.
There is no reason to be concerned unless you accidentally swapped the original Peugeot keycase for a different one (and lost the transponder), or if you damaged your key when it got wet. The most frequent problems with the immobilizer system are caused by a weak battery in the key, a damaged antenna, or a malfunctioning electronic within the module and the engine computer.
Key Blade Wobble
Peugeot decided to try something different in early 2000. In the early 2000's, the company introduced a flip-key design instead of the reliable type of transponder chip that was encased in carbon. Unfortunately, the new design presented numerous issues, and one of the most prominent is the key blade wobble. This problem is caused when the blade of the key, which is essentially the mouth piece that is inserted into the lock first, wears. The silver button inside the lock stops flipping the mechanism, and the key will not feed into the lock.
It is fixable by a new blade that is cut to match. It is crucial that the blade is copied from your worn out key and not a generic one since the latter will not provide you with the true shape of your key and will continue to wear in the same manner. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can provide you with a brand new blade to help you solve this problem.
Key Blade Damage
Quite often, the key blade gets damaged, or more accurately the'mouth' key, wears out. If the key isn't removed as quickly as it should, it could get stuck in the lock. This could result in the frequently-spread "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are numerous fairy tales about how to fix the issue, but in actual the need for a new blade is evident.
Luckily, this is cheap to do and can be completed by a local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They'll have to cut a new key blade and then attach it to your Peugeot 207.
The circuit board that generates the signal for the transponder chip will start to show tiny hairline cracks after around five years. These cracks are not affecting the chip, but they could cause other problems with your Peugeot flip key.
The flip mechanism, which holds the blade in position is not very reliable. This is particularly true for the Peugeot Partner 107, 407 and 107 series. This is due to the layout of the key's flip mechanism is different from the old model, a carbon-encased chip. This modification has caused four major problems, all of which can stop your Peugeot key from beginning your car.