The Peugeot Spare Key Success Story You'll Never Believe
How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key Peugeot cars are equipped with an immobiliser system unique to them. It depends on a chip inside the key in order to function. Whenever you insert a key into the ignition, it searches for the chip and will only start your car if it locates it. If peugeot 107 replacement key cost having trouble with your key the best option is to call an experienced auto locksmith. They have the technology and equipment to make you a new car key while you wait. The key The Peugeot car key is an advanced piece of technology. The Peugeot car key comes with an electronic chip that communicates with the car's engine control units (ECUs) to allow it to start the car and unlock its doors. Only a locksmith equipped with the correct tools can create a spare Peugeot. This key will replace a damaged, worn or lost car key. Peugeot keys are not like typical blanks you can purchase from the internet or at some hardware stores. They have to be programmed specifically for your vehicle. This means the key needs to be cut to the correct kind, with the proper transponder and other components, in addition to being set up for the vehicle's immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith is equipped to handle all these tasks in the most efficient time possible. Peugeot owners had to visit their dealer to get keys replacement. It's an option, but it's always the best solution. Dealerships don't have the right equipment or experience to deal with Peugeot key emergencies on the roadside, at work or at home. A professional mobile auto locksmith, however is fully equipped to handle your crisis and will have a brand new Peugeot key created for you in a matter of minutes. They can do this for less than what you would have to pay when you go directly to the dealer. There's a good chance that you'll find a “transponder chip' inside the key of an Peugeot model that's more recent. This is yet another layer of security which will stop your vehicle from starting unless it receives an encoding from the key after it is inserted. This is why it's impossible to duplicate a Peugeot key without the right equipment and software. This is the type of key with the 'JMA' HU-HCA.P key profile, which is the same as that of Silca HU 85. This type of key in the 106 (107, 107), 206, 208, 306, and 406 models. We have this key profile in stock and can cut this key for you, as well as program it to the specific vehicle you have. For more details, go to the Key Programming Information section at the top of this page. Customers who are in the locksmith or motor trade can sign up for an trade account to view our special pricing. Contact us by using the form below. The immobiliser The immobiliser is among the most effective security features in the Peugeot car. It is essentially a tiny glass chip concealed within the key to deter theft of the vehicle by stopping the engine from turning on. The system operates on a complex code and does not require a battery. It checks the code of the chip every time a key is inserted into the barrel of ignition. The car will only be turned on when it recognizes the chip. If it does not the chip is recognized, the fuel supply will be cut off to prevent the engine from running. This is a wonderful thing that has cut the number of cars that are robbed. However it does mean that new Peugeot keys aren't always easy to obtain and you will require a locksmith who is specialized in this kind of work. The locksmith will use dealer-standard tools to create the Peugeot spare key and also will need to program it in order for the car to start. It can cost between 120 PS and 300 PS, based on the type and complexity of the key. Peugeot keys are prone to wear and tear and will eventually fail over time, usually about five years. The electronic switches degrade when they are dropped, thrown, or exposed to extreme temperatures. This causes tiny hairline cracks to appear on the circuit board, which causes the transponder to fail. This is the most common defect on the Peugeot key. It will usually result in the car not starting, or a dashboard message stating 'Immobiliser Failure'. If you have lost your Peugeot spare key, or if the original key has been stolen, then you can call a local locksmith to get replacement. They will assist you with a number of different automobile brands and will be able to arrive at your location, saving you from having to be taken back to their workshop or an auto dealer. The key can be manufactured and programmed by a specialist for about 120 PS, but the specialist will need to have the correct equipment to make your car run again. Many of the less expensive key replicas you can buy on eBay or Amazon do not contain the correct chips and this can lead to the key failing to work. These keys are typically made in China and are often of poor quality, and you are better off buying a dealer key right from the outset. If you do lose your key, it is a good idea to have a backup plan in place to ensure that you can get home safely or get to the garage as soon as possible.