How to Create a Peugeot Spare Key
Peugeot cars are equipped with an exclusive immobiliser system which relies on a tiny chip inside the key to work. When G28 insert the key into the ignition, it looks for this chip and will only turn off your car when it is located.
If you're having trouble with your key the best option is to call a professional auto locksmith. They'll have the technology and equipment to cut the new key while you are waiting.
The crucial
The Peugeot car key is a highly-tech piece of equipment. It is equipped with an electronic chip inside that communicates with the engine control unit (ECU) to allow the vehicle to start and open its doors. Only a locksmith with proper tools can create a spare Peugeot.
This key is a replacement for an old or damaged car key. Unlike standard key blanks that are available online or at some hardware stores, Peugeot keys must be programmed to work with your particular vehicle. This means the key needs to be cut to the right type, have the appropriate transponder and other parts, in addition to being set up for the vehicle's immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will be equipped to handle all these tasks in the fastest time possible.
Traditionally, Peugeot owners would need to go to their dealer to purchase replacement keys. It's an option, but not always the best solution. Dealerships lack the equipment or know-how to handle Peugeot key emergencies on the roadside, at your workplace or at home.
A mobile auto locksmith can be equipped to handle any emergency and can make a new Peugeot car key for you in record-breaking time. Furthermore, they'll be able to do it at only a fraction of the cost that you would pay if you go to the dealership.
If you've purchased a more recent Peugeot model you're likely to find what's known as a "transponder" chip built into its key. This is a further layer of security that prevents your vehicle from starting until it receives a special code from the key when it's inserted. It is impossible to duplicate a Peugeot without the right equipment and software.
This is the type of key that will have a 'JMA' HU-HCA.P key profile, which is the same as the profile of Silca HU 83. This type of key in the 106 or 107, 206 or 208, 306, and 406 models. We have this profile in stock, and we're able to cut the key for you and program it. Please click on the 'Key Programming Information tab at the top of the page for more details. Customers who are working in the locksmith or motor trade can register for a trade account and benefit from our preferential pricing. If you don't have a trade account, you can contact us via the form below.
The immobiliser
The immobiliser is one of the most effective security features in a Peugeot car. It basically uses a tiny glass chip hidden within the key to prevent the theft of the vehicle, by stopping the engine from turning on. The system is built on a complex algorithm and doesn't require any type of battery in order to function. The system checks the chip's code each time the key goes into the ignition barrel. The car will start only if the chip is recognized by the. If not, the fuel will be cut to prevent the engine from being started.
This has been a great thing, and it has reduced the amount of car crime. However, it also means that new Peugeot keys aren't always easy to get and you require a specialist locksmith for this type of work. The locksmith will make use of standard tools from dealers to create the Peugeot key. He or she must also program it to allow the car to start. It could cost between 120 PS to 300 PS, based on the model and complexity of the key.
Peugeot keys are susceptible to wear and will eventually fail over time generally after five years. They are thrown, dropped and become 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 causes the transponder to fail. This is the most typical problem with a Peugeot key. It will usually result in a car not starting or a dashboard message stating 'Immobiliser Failure'.
If you've lost your Peugeot spare key or the original has been stolen, you can visit an auto locksmith near you to have it replaced. These experts can assist with a wide range of vehicle brands and come to you to save you the headache of having to be taken to a dealer or workshop.
The key can be manufactured and programmed by a specialist at around 120 PS but the specialist must have the correct equipment in order to make your car run again. A large portion of the cheaper keys that look like the ones you buy on eBay or Amazon do not have the correct chips and this could result in the key not working. These cheap keys are normally manufactured in China and are usually of poor quality, and you should consider buying a dealer-grade key from the beginning. If you lose your key, it is a good idea to have an emergency plan in place to ensure that you can return home safely, or get to the garage as soon as you can.