by Darla Dugan
New Key For Peugeot Boxer Key Replacement 207
The Peugeot 207 is a very popular car. It’s a small car with lots of character and style.
Over time, they may develop some issues. If they are not addressed promptly the issues can turn quite grave.
Replacing a key with some makes of car can be a very expensive and stressful process, especially if the vehicle has been stolen.
Lost Keys
Peugeot is known for its premium cars. They have a strong security system that stops unauthorised use of the vehicle. The system is based on a transponder chip encrypted with a unique code. This allows the immobilizer to identify the right key and start the engine. This keeps thieves away from stealing Peugeot keys.
A professional auto locksmith will be competent to assist you in case you have lost your car keys. They will come to your location and cut you a spare car key. Additionally, they will program the new key to work with your Peugeot’s immobilizer as well as lock barrels. This is a much more affordable option than going to the dealer.
The process of getting a spare Peugeot key is relatively easy for the majority of models (except for the 107 and 108 Bipper). You will need to know the PIN code of your vehicle for obtaining the new key. This can be a challenge particularly if you have very little time available to wait for the locksmith to show up.
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 from the microchip inside your key to the ignition. This is a security feature that was designed to protect your vehicle from being taken.
If the immobilizer control unit receives a code from your key that is not identical to the code it’s expecting, it will either illuminate the warning light that appears on the console, or flash rapidly. This indicates that something is wrong and you might need to take the car to an Peugeot dealer, along with your registration card and identification document to reset the system and the keys reset.
You can tell if there is a transponder fault within your key by analyzing it at a garage offering this service. This service is completely free and they will tell you when your Peugeot will not start because there is a problem with the system.
If you’ve accidentally swapped your original Peugeot key case for another (and thus lost the transponder chip) or damaged your key by getting it wet, it’s nothing to be concerned about. The most frequent immobilizer problems result from a depleted battery, a damaged key antenna, or an electronic problem in the module and engine computer.
Key Blade Wobble
Peugeot decided to go for something new in the early 2000’s. In the early 2000’s, peugeot 208 replacement key launched a flip-key style instead of the trusted transponder chip that is encased within carbon. The new design had its problems. One of the most significant is the wobble of the key blade. This happens when the key blade, which is basically the mouthpiece that goes into the lock first, wears out. This causes the silver button inside the key to stop allowing the mechanism to flip out the mechanism and the key ceases to feed into the lock correctly.
This is easily fixed by a new blade that is cut to the correct size. It is important that the blade is copied from the original worn-out key, and not a generic replacement, since this will not give you a genuine shape and will wear in exactly the same way your original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can provide you with a brand new blade to resolve this issue.
Key Blade Damage
Quite often, the blade of a key gets damaged, or more precisely the ‘mouth’ of the key, begins to wear out. This can cause the key to become stuck in the lock if it isn’t removed fast enough. This leads to the dreaded “Immobiliser Fault appearing on your dashboard. There are a variety of myths and legends about how to fix this issue, but the truth is that the replacement of the key blade is required.
This is a very affordable task that can be accomplished by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They’ll just need to cut a new blade and then attach it to your Peugeot 207.
The circuit board that creates the signal for the transponder chip is likely to show tiny hairline cracks after around five years. These cracks do not affect the chip, but they could cause other problems with your peugeot 308 key fob replacement key.
One of the main issues with these Peugeot keys is that the flip mechanism that holds the blade in place isn’t very effective. This is especially true for the Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 407 models. This is because this key “flip mechanism” has been upgraded from the older type, carbon-encased chips. This change has led to four major problems that can cause problems to your Peugeot key from functioning.