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Peugeots have a special transponder-type key that allows you to unlock the car and allow it to start. It is an unimaginable scenario for many car owners. A skilled locksmith can get you a replacement key in the shortest amount of time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to work with your current lock barrels. They can also repair your remote if it has been damaged or is lost.

Keys lost or stolen

Most Peugeot models made after 1995 have an immobiliser. These are based around the tiny glass chip that is hidden inside the key that operates in conjunction with the vehicle's immobiliser box. The system is protected by an intricate code that cannot be overridden and it will only allow the engine to start when it recognises the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip is present, it will shut off the fuel supply and not spin.

In the event that your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged it can be extremely annoying and difficult to not have a functioning vehicle. This is especially true if you share the driving privileges of your Peugeot with a number of other people, and all require their own keys. A professional car locksmith will create a new key right on the spot, so that you don't get stuck. This is typically a faster and less expensive alternative than taking your car to the dealer.

To create a new key to your Peugeot the locksmith for your car will require access to your vehicle's VIN as this is used to identify the particular Peugeot model. The Key Lab will then be capable of transferring the transponder chip from the old key to the new one. Then, they can program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. After that, you can receive the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots used to be so robust that you could even drop them off the top of a mountain and they'd still function. However, nowadays, they are fragile enough that they may break if they are dropped on the ground. A new key or at a minimum, a replacement case is required if this happens.

A replacement Peugeot car key is easily made by a professional mobile locksmith. As the owner of a dealership-standard set of key cutting and programming tools an auto locksmith can visit you and create keys for your Peugeot, much more quickly than it would take to get a Peugeot dealer to do so.

A Peugeot Flip car key is an extremely thin piece of plastic, so thin you can almost see through it. This is a weak point in the design, and the fact that the key is designed to be 'flipped back and forth implies that it is subject to a lot of movement. As time passes, this will begin to wear down the buttons, and if left for too long and the entire switch mechanism inside will fail. Thankfully it is a typical problem with Peugeot keys and can be fixed quickly by an mobile locksmith. In just a few moments, a replacement key will be created and the chips for immobilisation transferred. This will save you the hassle of having to take your vehicle to a garage.

Damaged Keys

Peugeot have a habit of making use of extremely delicate plastic for their flip keys. They look like they could be made from Pavlova or Balsa wood and if one that is dropped on a hard surface or thrown against something, it won't be good news - the button could be crushed, and the switch beneath will probably break off.

The "virtual" chip inside a Peugeot flip key is extremely complex and contains a lot of components on a circuit board. This, combined with the fragility of a lightweight plastic design means it's fairly easy to cause the Peugeot flip key to get damaged, especially if it gets dropped, knocked or thrown around.

If this happens you'll need to find 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 charge for the privilege of having your Peugeot transported to them and spend a lot of time creating and programming your new key. A trusted mobile locksmith will be equipped with all the equipment required to do this on the spot and at a lower cost. You can also seek help with any other Peugeot key or lock related problems.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser system in your car is one of the most important features, as it prevents your vehicle from being stolen or wired. There may be issues locking or starting your car if you have an issue. Locksmiths can resolve this issue quickly and efficiently.

This happens when your key fob isn't transmitting the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're unable to unlock your car with your key fob, and it fails to work, this is the problem. If you attempt to start the car but it doesn't start it's the same.

A specialist can check wiring and the CAN network to determine if there is a problem in the immobiliser system. They can also look at the immobiliser and transponder chip inside the key fob.

You can often tell if the immobiliser in your vehicle is not working properly by the warning light that will appear on your dashboard. It is usually for about a minute and then go off if the immobiliser has a problem. You may also observe other indications, such as difficulties locking or unlocking your vehicle, and difficulties getting it to start. If this is the case you need to contact a professional immediately.