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Peugeots use a special transponder key to unlock the vehicle and to start it. The loss of this key is a nightmare for the majority of car owners. A locksmith with the right expertise can give you the spare key in no time.

A professional auto locksmith can program your new key to work with your existing lock barrels. They can also repair the remote if it has been damaged or lost.

Keys stolen or lost

The majority of Peugeot models made after 1995 will be equipped with an immobiliser system. The system is based around the tiny glass chip that is hidden inside the key that operates in conjunction with the car's immobiliser box. The system is encrypted with a complex code that cannot be reprogrammed and will only allow the engine to start if it can identify the correct chip. If the immobiliser senses that there is a wrong chip, it will shut off the fuel supply and will not spin.

If your Peugeot key is stolen, lost or damaged it can be extremely frustrating and annoying to not have a functioning vehicle. This is especially true if you share driving your Peugeot with others and each requires their own set of keys. Using a professional car locksmith will ensure that you're not stranded since they can design a replacement key to your specifications on the spot. Most of the time, this is a faster and cheaper alternative to returning your vehicle to the dealer.

The locksmith for your car must know the VIN number of your Peugeot to make a new one. This is how they identify your particular Peugeot model. They will then be able to transfer the transponder chip from your old key to the new one. They will then be able to program the key to work with your Peugeot immobiliser. At that point, you can receive the new keys.

Broken Keys

Peugeots were once so tough that you could literally drop them off an cliff and they'd work, but now they're so delicate that even being dropped onto the floor will mean that the key switches inside will break. In the event of this happening a new key will be needed or at the very least, a replacement case.

A replacement Peugeot car key can be easily made by an experienced mobile locksmith. A locksmith for cars who owns an arsenal of tools used by Peugeot dealers can create new keys in a shorter time than a Peugeot dealer.

A Peugeot Flip car key contains an extremely thin piece plastic that is so thin it is almost impossible to see through it. This is a weakness in the design, and the fact that the key is designed to flip back and forth implies that it is subject to a lot of movement. As time passes, this will begin to wear down the buttons, and if prolonged and the entire switch mechanism inside will fail. Fortunately this is a very common problem with Peugeot keys and can be solved quickly by a mobile locksmith. A replacement key can be made and the immobiliser chip replaced within a matter of minutes, which will save you the headache of having to have your vehicle taken to garage.

Damaged Keys

Peugeot are known for using extremely delicate plastic on their flip keys. The plastic appears as if it is made of Pavlova or Balsa. If you drop the key on a hard floor, the button will get crushed and the electronic switch beneath will snap off.

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

If this occurs it is possible that a Peugeot specialist locksmith can replace the key and program it to ensure that it works with the immobiliser on your Peugeot. Dealerships are able to do this, but they'll have to charge you for the privilege of having your Peugeot transported to them and spend a lot of time creating and programming your new key. A reliable mobile locksmith will have all the equipment required to complete the task on the spot and at a lesser cost. They can also help you with any other Peugeot keys or lock problems you might face.

Immobiliser Fault


The immobiliser in your car is one of the most important features as it helps to prevent your vehicle from being stolen or wired. If there's a problem with the system however, you'll experience problems starting or locking your vehicle. Luckily, this issue can be resolved quickly and easily by a locksmith.

This happens when the key fob isn't sending the correct codes to the immobiliser system. You'll be aware of this situation if you attempt to unlock your car with your key fob, but it does not work. If The Keylab attempt to start the car but it doesn't turn on the engine, it's also true.

A specialist can check the wiring and CAN network to determine whether there is a problem with the immobiliser system. They can also test the transponder and immobiliser chip in the key fob.

You will be able to tell if your immobiliser has a problem because the warning light will flash on your dashboard. It will normally stay for a few seconds, and then go off if the immobiliser has a problem. You may also observe other indications, such as difficulties locking or unlocking your vehicle or issues getting it started. If this is the case you should contact a specialist immediately.