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Peugeot 208 Key Replacement

Peugeot 208 key replacement is best left to auto locksmiths with experience who have the right tools and know-how. They can program and create keys quicker and more efficiently than a dealership.


If the key fob has stopped locking or unlocking your doors, it is likely due to a dead coin battery. There are other reasons that the key could be malfunctioning.

Dead Coin Battery

A dead battery can stop your Peugeot 208 from locking and unlocking, and also stopping it from starting the engine. If this is the case, you'll need to make use of the backup starting procedure that is detailed in the owner's manual for your vehicle.

The spark plugs may also be worn out. The spark plugs ignite fuel to start the engine. However they have a finite life span. If they are not used enough and they fail, they'll eventually die.

There is a straightforward solution to this problem. The best thing to do is to determine the voltage of your car battery with a multimeter. If it's lower than 11.5 volts it is time to replace it. It is also essential to clean the contacts of the battery in the event that it is damaged by corrosion. This can be done by lifting the rubber covers that protect the two terminals of the battery and using wire brushes to clean any corroded parts of the battery. It is then time to reconnect the cables for the positive and negative poles.

Water Damage

If your 208 won't start and the battery is not flat, then you need to make sure that the spark plugs are in good working order. It is possible that they're overly filthy, making them unable to spark. This can be easily corrected by cleaning the spark plugs in the workshop.

Peugeot cars use transponder keys that integrates with the car's immobiliser system. This ensures only the correct key can turn the engine. If the chip inside the Peugeot key is damaged, then it won't transmit the correct signal to the vehicle.

Water damage is a frequent reason for this issue. This is particularly prevalent in colder climates, as the vehicle may have been exposed to rain or snow. In this instance, you should contact a trusted locksmith who has the required tools and equipment to change the key's programming. They will also have all the latest technology and equipment needed to create a Peugeot smart key. The process shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.

Contacts for the battery that are defective

Peugeot changed from the carbon-encased transponder chips to an entirely new kind of chip that utilizes electronic components in a circuit board. The new system is great when it's brand new, but the circuit boards degrade over time and stop working properly.

This could stop the immobiliser chip from working and causing your car to not start. Contact a Peugeot specialist or a locksmith, if this is the case.

A common issue is when the battery of the key fob starts to die. This causes the blade of the key to stop feeding into the lock. A locksmith from your car will replace the battery and then cut a new blade for you. This is a quick solution.

Faulty Receiver Module

If your Peugeot key fob stopped working after dropping it on the floor, being exposed to a sudden rain or accidently washing it, it could be due to a malfunctioning receiver module. The receiver module is responsible for transmitting radio frequency to the onboard computer that manages the central locking system of your Peugeot vehicle.

The key fob itself has rubber seals that prevent water from getting to the chip inside. However prolonged exposure to water could break through these seals, causing damage to the chip. The high salt content of the pool or ocean water can cause damage to the key fob when it is submerged.

If your Peugeot spare key fob isn't working, you'll need to have the module replaced. This can only be done by an Peugeot specialist or an expert auto locksmith. As opposed to other cars, Peugeot keys are protected by a unique immobilizer system that requires the correct code to start the engine. This is why it is imperative that you should only trust a Peugeot locksmith to design and program the replacement.

Faulty on-Board computer

The computer on the board of your Peugeot is responsible for a number of the systems within your car, ranging from airbags to power windows. The computer on board will display the code when something goes wrong. The code is stored within the system until the issue is resolved. This could mean that the on-board computers to be replaced.

peugeot car key replacement G28 of the airbag warning light to flash is corrosion or loose connections within the sensor. This could be due to wear and tear, ageing, or exposure to salt and moisture. This issue needs to be dealt with as soon as you can, since an airbag malfunctioning could pose a risk in the event in the event of an accident.

If your Peugeot is showing a card not detected error then the key battery in the key fob could be dead or weak. This could prevent the key fob from sending a signal to disable your vehicle's immobilizer. You can test this by pressing the unlock button on the key fob, then trying to start your vehicle. If this fails then the battery in the key fob must be replaced.