How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key
Peugeot cars come with a unique immobiliser system that depends on a small chip inside the key to work. When you insert the key into the ignition, it looks for this chip, and will turn off your car when it is located.
If you have a problem with your keys, the best option is to call a professional auto locksmith. They are equipped with the latest technology and equipment to make you a new car key while you wait.
The most important
The Peugeot car key is an advanced piece of technology. The Peugeot car key has an electronic chip that communicates with the vehicle's engine control units (ECUs) to allow it to start the car and open its doors. Only a locksmith equipped with the appropriate tools can make a spare Peugeot.
This is a key that will replace a damaged, worn or lost car key. As opposed to standard blanks for keys that can be bought at a hardware store or online stores, Peugeot keys must be programmed for your specific vehicle. This means the key needs to be cut according to the correct model, and have the right transponder as well as other components as well as be set up for the vehicle's immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will accomplish all of this in the shortest time.
Traditionally, Peugeot owners would need to go to their dealer to obtain keys replacement. It's an option, but it's always the best solution. Dealerships don't have the equipment or experience to handle Peugeot crucial emergencies at the side of the road, in your office parking lot or at home when you're relaxing at the end of a long day.
A mobile auto locksmith is equipped to handle any emergency and can make a new Peugeot car key for you in record time. They can do this for just a fraction of what you would have to pay when you go directly to the dealer.
You'll likely see a "transponder chip' in the key of a Peugeot model that's newer. This is yet another layer of security which will stop your vehicle from starting until it receives a specific code from the key once it's been inserted. It is impossible to duplicate the key of a Peugeot without the correct equipment and software.
This is the kind of key that comes with JMA's HU-HCA.P key profile that is the same as that of the Silca HU 83. This type of key in the 106, 107, 206, 306, 208 and 406 models. We have this profile in stock, and we're able cut the key for you as well as program it. Please click on the "Key Programming Information tab at the top of the page for more information. Customers who are in the motor trade or locksmith industry can register for a business account to view our special pricing. You can also contact us via the contact form below.
The immobiliser
The immobiliser is one the most secure features in a Peugeot car. Essentially it uses a small glass chip concealed within the key to stop the theft of the vehicle, by stopping the engine from turning on. The system is based on a complex program and doesn't require any sort of battery to work. The system checks the code on the chip each time the key goes into the ignition barrel. The car will start when it recognizes the chip. If not, fuel can be cut to prevent the engine from beginning.
This is a fantastic thing and has helped cut the number of cars that are robbed. However, it does mean that you'll need an expert locksmith for this kind of work. The locksmith will use tools that are standard for dealers to create the Peugeot spare key and must program it in order for the car to start. It could cost anything from 120 PS to 300 PS, depending on the model of the Peugeot and how complex the key is.
Peugeot keys are prone to wear and tear and eventually fail generally within five years. They are dropped, thrown and are hot, boiling and freezing cold on a regular basis and this causes the electronic switches' condition to decline. The KeyLab is tiny hairline cracks that appear on the circuit board which in turn causes the transponder to fail. This is the most typical issue with a Peugeot key. It will usually result in the car not being able to start or a message on the dashboard with the words "Immobiliser Failure".
If you've lost your Peugeot spare key, or if the original is stolen, you can contact an auto locksmith in your area to get it replaced. They can assist with a variety of automobile brands and visit you, avoiding you the hassle of being taken back to their workshop or a dealership.
A professional can design and program the keys for around 120 PS, however they'll require the proper equipment to get your vehicle running. Many of the less expensive keys that look like the ones you purchase from eBay or Amazon don't have the correct chips, and this can result in the key failing to work. These keys are typically manufactured in China and can be poor quality, so you should consider buying a dealer key from the beginning. It is crucial to have a plan of action in case you lose your key. This will ensure you get home safely or to the garage as soon as you can.