How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key

Peugeot cars come with a unique immobiliser system that depends on a small chip in the key to work. When you insert a new key into the ignition it searches for the chip and will only start the car if it finds it.

Calling a professional auto-locksmith is the best option if you are having trouble with your key. They have the right technology and equipment to create you a new key for your vehicle while you wait.

The key

The Peugeot car key is an innovative piece of technology. It is equipped with an electronic chip that communicates with the engine control unit (ECU) to allow the vehicle to start and open its doors. Only a locksmith with the right tools can make an extra Peugeot.

This is a key that can replace a damaged, worn or lost car key. Contrary to standard key blanks which can be bought online or at some hardware stores, Peugeot keys must be programmed to function in the specific vehicle you have. This means that the key needs to be cut according to the correct type, have the correct transponder and other components, as well as be programmed for the immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will be competent to complete all these tasks in the fastest time possible.

Traditionally, Peugeot owners would need to visit their dealer to purchase replacement keys. It's an option, but not always the most effective option. Dealerships don't have the required equipment or knowledge to deal with Peugeot important emergencies on the roadside, at work or at home.

A professional mobile auto locksmith however, is fully equipped to handle your emergency and will have a brand new peugeot remote key replacement key created for you in a short amount of time. They can do this at just a fraction of the cost for a direct visit to the dealer.

If you're using a newer Peugeot model you're likely to find what's called a 'transponder' chip embedded in its key. This is another layer of security that prevents your vehicle from starting unless it receives a specific code from the key when inserted. It is impossible to duplicate the key of a Peugeot without the correct equipment and software.

This is the type of key that comes with an 'JMA' HU-HCA.P key profile which is the exact same as the profile of Silca HU 83. This key is also available in the 106 and 107 models, as well as the 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 your specific vehicle. Click on the Key Programming Information tab at the top of the page to find more details. Customers who are in the motor trade or locksmith business can sign up for a business account to view our special pricing. Contact us via the contact form below.

The immobiliser

The immobiliser is one the best bits of security in a peugeot 3008 key fob car. It is operated by tiny glass chips that are hidden within the key to prevent the vehicle from beginning. The system operates on a complex code and does not require a battery. The system checks the chip's code each time the key goes into the ignition barrel. The car will only start when it recognizes the chip. If not, fuel can be cut to prevent the engine from beginning.

This is a wonderful idea and has reduced the amount of car crime drastically. This does mean, however that you'll require locksmiths to complete this type of work. The specialist will use dealer-standard tools in order to make a Peugeot key. They must also program it to allow the car to start. This can cost anywhere between 120 PS to 300 PS, based on the model and complexity of the key.

Peugeot keys are prone to wear and tear and eventually fail generally, within five years. They are thrown, dropped and get boiling hot and freezing cold regularly and this causes the electronic switches' condition to decline. This causes tiny hairline cracks to appear on the circuit board, which causes the transponder to fail. This is the most typical problem with the Peugeot key. It usually results in the car not being able to start or a dashboard display saying 'Immobiliser Failure'.

If you've lost your peugeot 206 key fob and reprogramming (Minecraftcommand.Science) spare key or the original key has been stolen, you can call a local locksmith to request a replacement peugeot key fob. These experts can help you with a variety of auto brands and will visit you, avoiding you the hassle of having to be transported back to their workshop or a dealership.

A professional can make and program the key for around 120 PS, but they'll require the correct equipment to get your car running. A lot of the cheap key replicas you can buy on eBay or Amazon don't contain the correct chips and this could result in the key not working. Keys that are sold at a bargain price can be made in China, and are not of good quality. It is preferential to purchase a dealer's key. It is crucial to have a plan of action in the event that you lose your key. This will ensure that you can reach home safely or the garage as fast as you can.