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Peugeots have a special transponder-type key to unlock the vehicle and to start it. It is an incredibly stressful situation for most car owners. A locksmith with the right expertise can provide you with a spare key in no time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key so that it works with the barrels of your current lock. They can also replace your remote if it's been damaged or lost.

Keys stolen or lost

The majority of Peugeot models built after 1995 come with an immobiliser. The system is based on a small chip of glass hidden in the key that works in combination with the immobiliser box. The system is encrypted using an intricate code that cannot be overridden. It will only start the engine if it detects the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip is present, it will shut off the fuel supply and not turn.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost or damaged it can be very frustrating and annoying not having an auto that functions. This is especially the case if you have to share your Peugeot with others, and everyone needs their own set of keys. A professional car locksmith can make a replacement key on the spot, ensuring that you don't get stuck. This is usually a faster and less expensive option than taking your vehicle to the dealer.

To create a new key for your Peugeot car, the locksmith in your car need to have access to your vehicle's VIN as it is used to identify the specific Peugeot model. They will then be capable of transferring the transponder chip from your old key into the new one. Then they will be able program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. At that point, you can receive the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so durable that you could practically drop them off the edge of a cliff and they'd work, but now they're so fragile that even dropping them on the floor will mean that the key switches inside will break. A new key or, at the very minimum, a replacement case is needed if this happens.

A replacement Peugeot car key can be easily made by a professional mobile locksmith. A locksmith for autos who has tools that are used by Peugeot dealers can make you new keys much faster than the Peugeot dealer.

The plastic used in the Peugeot Flip key is so thin, you can almost see right through it. This is a flaw in the design and the fact it is designed to flip back and forth means the key is exposed to a considerable amount of motion. Over time this will start to wear down the buttons. If left for too long and the entire switch mechanism inside will fail. This is a common problem with Peugeot keys, and it can be fixed quickly by a mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be made and the immobiliser chip transferred over within a matter of minutes, which will save you the headache of having to have your car towed to garage.

Damaged Keys

Peugeot have a habit of making use of extremely delicate plastic for their flip keys. They appear to be made out of Pavlova or Balsa wood, and if you have one that is dropped on a hard surface or thrown against something, it won't be a pleasant experience - the button will likely get crushed, and the electronic switch underneath is likely to break off.

The 'virtual chip' inside the Peugeot flip-key are actually quite complicated, with many parts on a board. All of that combined with the brittleness of a thin plastic design means that it's pretty easy for the Peugeot  flip key  to become damaged, especially when it's dropped, thrown or knocked around.

If this happens it is possible that a Peugeot specialist locksmith can replace the key and program it to ensure that it works in sync with your Peugeot's immobiliser. Dealerships will do this for you, but it'll cost them to take your Peugeot there and spend time programming and creating a new key. A trustworthy mobile locksmith will have all the tools needed to complete the task immediately and at a lesser cost. You can also get help with any other Peugeot lock or key related problems.

Immobiliser Fault

Your car's immobiliser system is among its most essential features since it helps to prevent it from being taken away or wired by thieves. It is possible that you have difficulty locking or starting your car if you have an issue. Luckily, this can be addressed quickly and easily by locksmith.

This happens when your key fob isn't transmitting the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're unable unlock your vehicle using your key fob, and it doesn't function, this is the fault. It's the same if you attempt to start your car however, it won't spin.

A specialist can check wiring and the CAN network to determine if there is an issue with the immobiliser system. They can also examine the immobiliser and transponder chip in your key fob.

The dashboard warning light will often be lit if there is an issue with your immobiliser. It will normally stay for about a minute and then go off if your immobiliser is malfunctioning. There are other indications, such as difficulty locking or unlocking your vehicle, and problems getting it to start. If this is the situation you must contact a specialist immediately.