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Peugeots use a special transponder key to unlock the car and allow it to start. Losing this key is an incredibly stressful situation for most car owners. A skilled locksmith can get you a replacement key in the shortest amount of time.

A professional auto locksmith will be able to program your new key to be compatible with your existing lock barrels. They can also repair a remote if the original has been damaged or lost.

Keys lost or stolen

Most Peugeot models after 1995 will be fitted with an immobiliser system. The system is based on a small chip of glass hidden in the key which works in conjunction with the immobiliser box. The system is protected by a complex code that cannot be altered, and it will only allow the engine to start when it recognises the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip, it will shut off the fuel supply to the engine and block it from turning.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged it can be very frustrating and unsettling not to have a vehicle that is functional. This is especially the case if you are sharing your Peugeot with others and every person has 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 to your specifications on the spot. This is usually a quicker and cheaper option than taking your car to the dealer.

To create a new key to your Peugeot the car locksmith will need to have access to your vehicle's VIN since this is used to identify the particular Peugeot model. They will then be in a position to transfer your transponder chip from your old key into the new one. They will then be in a position to program your new key to ensure it can work with your Peugeot immobiliser, at which point they will be able to hand over the new keys to you.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so robust that you could even drop them off a mountain and they would still work. However, nowadays they are so fragile that they can break if dropped on the ground. A new key or, at a minimum, an additional case will be required when this happens.

A replacement Peugeot car key can be made easily by a professional mobile locksmith. As the owner of a dealership standard set of key cutting and programming tools an auto locksmith will come out to you and create new keys for your Peugeot in much less time than it would take to get an Peugeot dealer to do it.

A Peugeot Flip car key is an extremely thin piece of plastic, so thin it is almost impossible to see through it. This is a weakness in the design, and the fact that it is designed to flip back and forth means the key is subjected to a large amount of movement. As time passes, this will wear down the buttons. If left unattended, the switch mechanism will eventually fail. This is a common issue with Peugeot keys, and can be easily resolved by a mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be created and the immobiliser chip replaced in a matter of minutes, avoiding the headache of having to have your vehicle taken to a garage.

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Peugeot flip keys are made from a delicate plastic. They look like they could be made of Pavlova or Balsa wood and if one dropped on a hard surface or thrown against something, it's not going be a good thing - the button will probably be crushed, and the electronic switch underneath will probably break off.

The 'virtual chip' inside a Peugeot flip key is very complex and has many components on the circuit board. All that coupled with the brittleness of a thin plastic design makes it pretty easy to cause a Peugeot flip key to be damaged, particularly if it gets hit, dropped or tossed around.

When this happens it is time to call an Peugeot professional car locksmith to repair the car key and program it to work with the immobiliser on your Peugeot. Dealerships can do this, but they'll need to charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot transported to them and spend a lot of time creating and programming your new key. A reputable mobile car locksmith will have the dealer-grade equipment to create and program your key in a matter of minutes, and more affordable and efficiently! You can also seek assistance with any other Peugeot keys or locks problems.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser system in your car is among the most important features as it helps to prevent your vehicle from being stolen or wired. If there's a problem with the system, however, you will be unable to start or lock your vehicle. Locksmiths can resolve the issue quickly and easily.

The issue arises when the key fob you have not send the proper codes to the immobiliser's system. You'll know this is the situation if you try to unlock your car using your key fob, but it doesn't work. If you attempt to start your car, but it won't turn on it's the same.

A professional can inspect the wiring and CAN network to see whether there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also inspect the immobiliser and transponder chip inside the key fob.

It is easy to tell if your immobiliser is faulty because the warning light will appear on your dashboard. If the immobiliser has a defect, it is likely to stay on for about a minute before going off. It could also be that your vehicle is having difficulty locking or unlocking, and you are having trouble getting it started. If this is the case you need to contact a professional immediately.