How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key
Peugeot cars are equipped with an immobiliser system unique to them. It relies on a hidden chip in the keys for it to function. When you insert the key into the ignition, it searches for the chip and will only start your car if it locates it.
If you're experiencing issues with your key, the best solution is to contact an experienced auto locksmith. They'll have the technology and tools to cut you a new key while they wait.
The key
The Peugeot car key is an advanced piece of technology. The Peugeot car key has an electronic chip that communicates with vehicle's engine control units (ECUs) to enable it to start the car and open its doors. Only a locksmith equipped with the right tools can make a spare Peugeot.
This key will replace a damaged, worn or lost car key. Peugeot keys aren't like typical blanks you can purchase online or at hardware stores. They have to be programmed for your specific vehicle. This means that the key needs to be cut to the proper type, have the correct transponder, as well as other components, as well as being properly programmed for the immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will perform all of this within the shortest time.
Peugeot owners had to visit their dealer to get replacement keys. While that's still an option when you have the time and money to wait, it isn't an ideal solution in the majority of instances. Dealerships lack the right equipment or experience to deal with Peugeot important emergencies on the roadside, at your workplace or at home.
A mobile auto locksmith is equipped to handle any emergency situation and can make a new Peugeot car key for you in record time. They can do this at just a fraction of the cost in the event you went directly to the dealer.
You'll likely find a 'transponder chip' inside the key of an Peugeot model that's more recent. This is another layer of security that can stop your vehicle from starting unless it receives an encoding from the key once it's been inserted. This is why it's impossible to duplicate a Peugeot key without the correct equipment and software.
This is the type of key with a 'JMA' HU-HCA.P key profile that is the same as that of Silca HU 85. This key is also available in the 106 and 107 models and also 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. Click on the Key Programming Information tab' at the top of the page for more information. Customers who are in the locksmith or motor trade can register for a trade account and benefit from our preferred pricing. You can also reach us via the form below.
The immobiliser
The immobiliser in a Peugeot is one of the most effective security features. Essentially it uses a small glass chip that is hidden inside the key to deter the theft of the vehicle by keeping the engine off. The system is based on a complex algorithm and doesn't require any type of battery in order to function. The system checks the code on the chip each time a key is inserted into the ignition barrel. G28CarKeys will start when it recognizes the chip. If not, the fuel will be cut to stop the engine from getting started.
This is a very good thing and has helped cut the number of cars that are robbed. It does mean, however, that you will need locksmiths to complete this type of work. The specialist can use tools that are standard for dealers to create an Peugeot spare key and will need to program it in order for the car to begin. This could cost anywhere from 120 PS and 300 PS, based on the type and complexity of the key.
Peugeot keys are susceptible to wear and will eventually fail with time typically after five years. They are thrown, dropped and get boiling hot and freezing cold frequently and this causes the electronic switches to deteriorate. The result is tiny hairline cracks to appear on the circuit board, which then causes the transponder to fail. This is the most common fault with the Peugeot key and typically results in the car not starting or showing an Immobiliser Fault message on the dashboard.
If you lose your Peugeot spare key, or if the original key has been stolen, you can contact a local auto locksmith to get an alternative. These experts can help you with a number of different auto brands and will be there for you, avoiding you from having to be taken back to their workshop or an auto dealer.
The key can be made and programmed by a specialist for about 120 PS, but the specialist will need have the right equipment in order to bring your car back to life. Many of the less expensive lookalike keys that you can buy on eBay or Amazon do not contain the correct chips and this could result in the key not working. The keys you can purchase for less are usually made in China and can be very poor quality, which is why you should consider buying a dealer key from the outset. It is crucial to have a backup plan in the event you lose your keys. This will ensure that you return home safely or get to the garage as quickly as possible.