Peugeot 307 Key Replacement

Peugeots have a special transponder-type key that allows you to unlock the car and start it. The loss of this key can be a nightmare for many car owners. A reputable locksmith can get you a spare within the shortest time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key so that it will work with your current barrels for locks. They can also repair your remote in the event that it has been damaged or is lost.

Keys lost or stolen

The majority of Peugeot models built after 1995 come with an immobiliser. It is based on tiny glass chips that are hidden inside the key that operates in conjunction with the car's immobiliser box. The system is encrypted with a complex code which cannot be rewritten. peugeot car key cover will only start the engine if it is able to recognize the correct chip. If the immobiliser detects the wrong chip is in place, it will cut off the fuel supply and not turn.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost, or damaged it can be extremely frustrating and annoying to be without a functioning vehicle. This is especially the case if you have to share your Peugeot with others, and every person has their own set. A professional car locksmith can make a replacement key right on the spot, ensuring you don't get stuck. In most cases, this will be a much quicker and cheaper alternative than taking your car back to the dealer.

To create a new key to your Peugeot car, the locksmith in your car need to have access to your vehicle's VIN number as this is used to identify your particular Peugeot model. The locksmith for your car will be able to transfer the transponder of your old key to the new one. They will then be capable of programming the new key to ensure it will work with your Peugeot immobiliser and they can give you the new keys to you.

Broken Keys


Peugeots were once so sturdy that you could literally drop them off the edge of a cliff and they'd function, but nowadays they're so fragile that being dropped on the ground could cause the key switches inside will break. When this happens it's likely that a new key would be required or, at the most, a replacement case.

A replacement Peugeot car key can be created easily by a professional mobile locksmith. A locksmith for cars who owns the tools used by Peugeot dealers can make you new keys faster than the Peugeot dealer.

A Peugeot Flip car key contains the tiniest piece of plastic, so thin it is almost impossible to see through it. This is a flaw in the design and the fact it is designed to be flipped back and forth means the key is exposed to a large amount of movement. Over time, this is going to start to wear down the buttons. If prolonged, eventually the whole 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 created and the immobiliser chip replaced within a matter of minutes, avoiding the hassle of having to get your car into garage.

Keys damaged Keys

Peugeot have a habit of using really delicate plastic on their flip keys. The plastic appears like it is made of Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop one on a hard floor, the button could be crushed and the electronic switch underneath could break off.

The "virtual chip" that is inside the Peugeot flip key is very complex and has many components on a circuit board. The fragility of the thin plastic design, combined with all of this, makes it easy to cause a Peugeot key to be damaged especially if it is dropped, knocked down, or thrown.

If this happens you'll need to find a Peugeot specialist car locksmith to replace the car key and program it to work with the immobiliser in your Peugeot. Dealerships will perform this for you, but it'll cost them to transport your Peugeot there and then spend the time programming and creating a new key. A reputable mobile locksmith will possess the dealer-standard equipment required to create and program your key on the spot, and at a much lower cost, too! They will also be able to assist you with any other Peugeot keys or lock problems you might face.

Immobiliser Fault

The immobiliser feature in your car is one of its most important features since it stops it from being stolen or hotwired by thieves. If there's a glitch in the system, however, you will be unable to start or lock your vehicle. Fortunately, this issue can be fixed very quickly and easily by a locksmith.

This problem occurs when your key fob isn't transmitting the correct codes to the immobiliser system. If you're unable to unlock your vehicle with your key fob, and it fails to function, this is the reason. This is also the case if you try to start your car but it doesn't start.

A professional can look over 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 the key fob.

It is easy to tell if the immobiliser in your vehicle is not working properly because the warning light will illuminate on your dashboard. It's likely to stay on for 2-3 seconds and then go off if the immobiliser system has a problem. You might also notice that your vehicle is having difficulty locking or unlocking, and you are having trouble starting it. If this is the situation you need to contact an expert right away.