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How to Create a Peugeot 108 Key Cover Spare Key

Peugeot cars are equipped with an exclusive immobiliser system that relies on a small chip in the key to work. When you insert the key into the ignition, it searches for this chip, and will start your car if it is located.

If you're experiencing issues with your key the best solution is to contact an experienced auto locksmith. They have the technology and equipment to make you a new car key while you are waiting.

The key

The Peugeot car key is an advanced piece of technology. It has an electronic chip inside that communicates with the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) to allow the vehicle to start and open its doors. Only a locksmith with the correct tools can create a spare peugeot 208 key.

This key will replace the worn out or damaged car key. Peugeot keys are not the typical blanks you can purchase from the internet or at some hardware stores. They must be programmable for your specific vehicle. That means the key has to be cut to the right type, have the correct transponder, as well as other components, as well as be programmed for the immobiliser system. A professional auto locksmith will perform all of this within the shortest time.

Peugeot owners were required to visit their dealer in order to get keys replacement. It's an option, but it's always the most effective option. Dealerships do not have the tools or the experience needed to deal with Peugeot key-related emergencies by the roadside, in your workplace parking lot or at home while you relax at the end of a long day.

A professional mobile auto locksmith on the other hand is fully equipped to handle your emergency and can have a new Peugeot key for you within a record time. Furthermore, they'll be able to do this at just a fraction of what you'd have to pay if you went to the dealership.

If you're using a newer Peugeot model that is available, it's likely to have what's called a 'transponder' chip in its key. This is yet another layer of security that will prevent your vehicle from starting unless it receives a specific code from the key once it's been inserted. This is why it's impossible to duplicate the Peugeot key without the right equipment and software.

This is the kind of key that comes with an 'JMA' HU-HCA.P key profile that is identical as that of Silca HU 833. This key is also available in the 106 and 107 models, along with the 206,208, 306 and 406 models. We have this profile in stock and we can cut the key for you, as well as program it. Please click on the "Key Programming Information tab at the top of the page to find more information. Customers in the motor trade or locksmith industry can register for an account for business to view our special pricing. Otherwise, you can contact us via the form below.

The immobiliser

The immobiliser on the Peugeot is one of the most efficient security features. It is operated by tiny glass chips that are inside the key to prevent the vehicle from beginning. The system is built on a complex program and doesn't require any type of battery to work. It checks the code of the chip every time a key is put into the barrel of ignition. The car will only be turned on only if it recognizes the chip. If not it does, the fuel supply will be cut off, preventing the engine from running.

This has been a great thing, and it has reduced car crime dramatically. However, it means, that you will need a locksmith to do this kind of work. The specialist can use tools from a dealer to make the Peugeot spare key, and will have to programme it to allow the car to start. It could cost between 120 PS and 300 PS, depending on the type and complexity of the key.

Peugeot keys are susceptible to wear and will eventually fail, usually after five years. They are thrown, dropped and get boiling hot and freezing cold frequently and this causes the electronic switches' condition to decline. This can lead to tiny hairline cracks appearing on the circuit board, and this in turn causes the transponder signal to fail. This is the most typical problem with the peugeot 108 key key. It is usually a result in the car not starting, or a dashboard message saying 'Immobiliser Failure'.

If you do lose your Peugeot spare key or the original has been stolen, you can contact a local auto locksmith to have it replaced. They will assist you with a variety of auto brands and will be there for you, avoiding you the hassle of being transported back to their workshop or a dealership.

A professional can design and program the key at around 120 PS, but they'll require the correct equipment to get your vehicle back in operation. Many of the cheaper keys that are sold on eBay or Amazon don't have the proper chips, which could cause the key to not work. Keys that are sold at a bargain price can be manufactured in China, and aren't of the highest quality. It is preferential to purchase a dealer's key. If you lose your key, it is an ideal idea to have a backup plan in place to ensure that you can get home safely or get to the garage as fast as possible.