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How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key
Peugeot cars are equipped with a unique immobiliser system that relies on a tiny chip inside the key to work. When you insert a key into the ignition it searches for the chip and will only start the car if it finds it.
A professional auto-locksmith is the best option for you if are having issues with your key. They have the necessary technology and equipment to create you a new key for your vehicle while you are waiting.
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The Peugeot car key is a high-tech piece of equipment. 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 with the appropriate tools can make an extra Peugeot.
This key can replace the worn out or damaged car key. Peugeot keys aren't the same as regular blanks that you can purchase on the internet or in some hardware stores. They have to be specifically programmed for your vehicle. This means that the key has to be cut to the proper model, and have the right transponder and other components, in addition to being configured for the vehicle's immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will be able to perform all of these tasks in the most efficient time possible.
Traditionally, Peugeot owners would need to visit their dealer to obtain keys replacement. It's an option, but it's not always the most effective option. Dealerships don't have the expertise or equipment to handle Peugeot emergency situations that are related to the roadside, in your workplace parking lot, or at home when you're relaxing at the end of your long day.
A mobile auto locksmith is equipped to handle any emergency situation and can create a new Peugeot car key for you in record-breaking time. In addition, they'll have the ability to do so at just a fraction of what you'd have to pay if you went to the dealership.
You'll likely find a 'transponder chip' in the key of the Peugeot model that's older. This is another layer of security that will prevent your vehicle from starting unless it receives an encoding from the key after it is inserted. This is why it's impossible to duplicate the Peugeot key without the correct equipment and software.
This key will come with the profile 'JMA HU-HCA.P The profile is identical to Silca HU83. The key is also available in the 106 and 107 models, as well as the 206, 208, 306, and 406 models. We have this profile in stock, and we're able cut the key for you and program it. For more details, visit the 'Key Programming Information section at the top of this page. G28 in the locksmith or motor trade industry can register for an account for businesses to view our special pricing. Contact us via the form below.
The immobiliser
The immobiliser in the Peugeot is among the most efficient security features. It operates by using tiny glass chips that are in the key to stop the vehicle from starting. The system is based on a complex algorithm and doesn't need any kind of battery to operate. It checks the code of the chip every time the key is put into the barrel of ignition. The car will only start in the event that it recognizes the chip. If not the chip is recognized, the fuel supply will be cut off to prevent the engine from starting.
This is a fantastic thing and has helped cut the number of cars that are robbed. It does mean, however that you'll require an expert locksmith to carry out this type of work. The locksmith will make use of dealer-standard tools in order to create a Peugeot key. He or she must also program it so that the car will start. It can cost between 120 PS and 300 PS, depending on the model and the complexity of the key.
Peugeot keys are susceptible to wear and tear and will eventually fail over time, usually about five years. They are dropped, thrown and get boiling hot and freezing cold frequently and this causes the electronic switches to degrade. The result is tiny hairline cracks to form on the circuit board which in turn causes the transponder to fail. This is the most common fault with a Peugeot key and typically results in the car not starting or showing an "Immobiliser Failure" message on the dashboard.
If you do lose your Peugeot spare key or the original is stolen, you can contact an auto locksmith in your area to have it replaced. These experts can assist you with a wide range of vehicle brands, and they will be there to save you the headache of having to be taken to a garage or dealership.
The key can be made and programmed by a specialist at about 120 PS, however the specialist will need have the correct equipment in order to get your car running again. A lot of the cheap keys that look like the ones you purchase on eBay or Amazon don't have the correct chips and this can lead to the key failing to work. These cheap keys can be manufactured in China and are not of good quality. It is preferential to purchase a dealer key. If you do lose your key, it's 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 you can.