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Peugeots utilize a specific transponder-type key to unlock the vehicle and allow it to start. The loss of this key can be an incredibly stressful situation for most car owners. A professional locksmith can give you a replacement key in the shortest amount of time.
A professional auto locksmith will program your new key to ensure that it works with your existing lock barrels. They can also replace your remote if it's been damaged or lost.
Keys that were stolen or lost are not found
The majority of Peugeot models manufactured after 1995 are equipped with an immobiliser. The system is based around an insignificant glass chip within the key that works in conjunction with the car's immobiliser box. The system is protected by an intricate code that can't be reprogrammed and will only allow the engine to start if it recognizes the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects a wrong chip, it will shut off the fuel supply to the engine and block it from turning.
If your Peugeot key has been stolen, lost or damaged, it can be extremely frustrating and annoying to be without a working vehicle. This is especially true if have to share your Peugeot with others, and every person has their own set. A professional locksmith can make a replacement key right on the spot, so that you're not left in a bind. In the majority of cases, this is a faster and cheaper alternative than returning your car to the dealer.
To create a new key for your Peugeot the locksmith in your car will require access to your vehicle's VIN as this is used to identify the particular Peugeot model. The locksmith for your car will be in a position to transfer the transponder from your previous key to the new one. They will then be able program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. Once that is done, you can receive the new keys.
Broken Keys
Peugeots were once strong enough that you could drop them off on a mountain and still function. However, nowadays they are so fragile that they can break if dropped on the ground. A new key or, at the very least a new case will be needed if this happens.
A professional locksmith mobile can make a new Peugeot car key quickly and easily. G28 Car Keys who owns a set of tools that are utilized by Peugeot dealers can create new keys much faster than a Peugeot dealer.
A Peugeot Flip car key contains an extremely thin piece plastic, so thin that it is almost impossible to see through it. This is a problem in the design as well as the fact that the key is designed to be 'flipped back and forth, means it is subjected to a lot of motion. Over time this will start to wear down the buttons, and if prolonged the whole switch mechanism inside will fail. Fortunately it is a typical problem with Peugeot keys and can be fixed quickly by an mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be created and the immobiliser chip replaced within a matter of minutes, avoiding the headache of having to have your car towed to a garage.
Damaged Keys
Peugeot have a habit of using really delicate plastic on their flip keys. They look like they could be made out of Pavlova or Balsa wood and if one that has been dropped on a hard surface or thrown against something, it won't be a great thing. The button is likely to be crushed and the switch beneath will probably break off.
The 'virtual chips' that make up the Peugeot flip-key are actually very complex, with a myriad of components on a board. All of that combined with the fragility of a thin plastic design makes it pretty easy for a Peugeot flip key to become damaged, especially when it's damaged by being dropped, knocked down or thrown around.
In this case it's time to contact a Peugeot professional car locksmith to repair the car key and program it to work in sync with the immobiliser on your Peugeot. Dealerships can do this, however they'll have to charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot taken to the dealership and take a long time making and programming your new key. A reputable mobile locksmith will possess the dealer-standard equipment required to create and program your key on the spot and much more cheaply and efficiently! They can also help you with any other Peugeot lock or key related issues you may face.
Immobiliser Fault
The immobiliser system in your car is among the most crucial features, as it prevents your vehicle from being stolen or hotwired. There may be issues locking or starting your car if there is a problem. Fortunately, this can be solved quickly and easily by locksmith.
This fault happens when the key fob doesn't send the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're not able to unlock your vehicle using your key fob, and it doesn't work, this is the issue. It's the same when you attempt to start your car but it doesn't start.
A professional can inspect the wiring and CAN network to determine whether there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also look at the immobiliser and transponder chip inside the key fob.
You can tell when your immobiliser has a problem because the warning light will be visible on your dashboard. It is usually on for a couple of seconds and then go off if your immobiliser has a problem. You may also observe other indications, such as difficulty locking or unlocking your vehicle, and issues getting it started. If this is the case, you should get in touch with a professional right away.