Peugeot 307 Key Replacement
Peugeots use an electronic key similar to a transponder to unlock and start the car. The loss of this key can be a nightmare for a lot of car owners. A locksmith with the right experience can provide you with a spare key in no time.
A professional auto locksmith can program your new key so that it will work with the lock barrels you have already installed. They can also repair the remote if it is damaged or lost.
Keys that were stolen or lost are not found
Most Peugeot models after 1995 will be equipped with an immobiliser system. G28CarKeys are based around a small glass chip concealed within the key that works in conjunction with the vehicle's immobiliser box. The system is secured with complex code that cannot be overridden and it will only allow the engine to start if it recognizes the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip is present, it will shut off the fuel supply and not turn.
In the event that your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged, it is extremely annoying and difficult to not have a functioning vehicle. This is especially true in the event that you share the driving privileges of your Peugeot with others and all require their own set of keys. Using a professional car locksmith will ensure that you're not in a position to be stranded as they can design a new key that meets your requirements immediately. In most cases this is a faster and less expensive alternative to returning your car to the dealer.
The locksmith for your car needs to know the VIN number of your Peugeot to create a new one. This is how they will identify your particular Peugeot model. They will then be in a position to transfer your transponder chip of your old key to the new one. Then they will be able program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Once that is done you will be able to receive the new keys.
Broken Keys
Peugeots were once so sturdy that you could even drop them off a mountain and they would still work. However, these days they are fragile enough that they may break if they are dropped on the ground. A new key or at the very minimum, a replacement case will be required in the event of this.
A replacement Peugeot car key can be made easily by an experienced mobile locksmith. As the owner of a dealership-standard set of key cutting and programming tools an auto locksmith can visit you and cut new keys for your Peugeot, much more quickly than it takes a Peugeot dealer to do this.
A Peugeot Flip car key contains a very thin piece of plastic, so thin that you can almost see through it. This is a flaw in the design, and the fact that it is designed to flip back and forth means that the key is subjected a lot of movement. Over time, this will wear out the buttons. If left unattended, the switch mechanism will eventually fail. Thankfully this is a frequent problem with Peugeot keys and is easily fixed with a mobile locksmith. In just a few moments, a replacement key can be made and the immobiliser chips transferred. This will take away the hassle of having to take your vehicle to garage.
Keys that are damaged Keys
Peugeot are known for using very delicate plastic on their flip keys. The plastic appears like it is made of Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop the key on a hard surface, the button is likely to get crushed and the electronic switching underneath will break.
The 'virtual chip' inside the Peugeot flip key is very complex and has many components that are on the circuit board. The fragility of the plastic design, paired with the other components makes it very easy to cause an Peugeot key to become damaged particularly when it is dropped, knocked, or thrown.
If this occurs the Peugeot locksmith expert can replace the key and program it to ensure that it is in sync with the immobiliser in your Peugeot. Dealerships are able to do this, but they'll have to charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot towing there, and then spend a long time creating and programming your new key. A reputable mobile locksmith will have all the equipment needed to do this quickly and at a lesser cost. They can also assist with any other Peugeot lock or key related issues that you may have.
Immobiliser Fault
The immobiliser in your car is among the most crucial features, as it prevents your vehicle from being stolen or wired. If there's a glitch in the system however, you'll be unable to start or lock your vehicle. A locksmith can solve the issue quickly and easily.
This problem occurs when the key fob does not send the proper codes to the immobiliser system. If you're not able to unlock your car with your key fob, and it fails to work, that's the reason. If you try to start the car, but it doesn't turn on it's the same.
A specialist can look over the wiring and CAN network to determine whether there is a problem with the immobiliser system. They can also examine the immobiliser chip and transponder on your key fob.
You can tell when the immobiliser in your vehicle is not working properly because the warning light will appear on your dashboard. It's likely to stay for about a minute and then turn off if your immobiliser has a problem. You might also notice that your vehicle is not locking or unlocking, and you are having difficulty starting it. If this is the case, contact a specialist straight away.