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Peugeot 208 Key Replacement Peugeot 208 key replacement should be left to professional auto locksmiths with the right equipment and know-how. They will be able to make and program new keys much faster than a dealership would and at a lower price. A dead coin battery is most likely to be the cause if your key fob stops locking or unlocking doors. However, there are other possibilities that the key is malfunctioning. Dead Coin Battery
The spark plugs could also be worn out. The spark plugs ignite the fuel to start the engine. However they have a short time of life. If they are not used enough, they will eventually fail. There is an easy solution to this issue. The best way to solve this issue is to measure the voltage of your car battery using a multimeter. If the voltage is lower than 11,5 volts, then it's time to replace it. It is also important to clean the battery's contacts in case it is corroded. You can do this by lifting the rubber covers that protect both battery terminals and using wire brushes to clean any corroded areas of the battery. Then, you must reconnect the positive and negative pole cables. Water Damage If your 208 won't turn on and the battery is not flat then you should check whether the spark plugs are functioning. It is possible that they're dirty, causing them to not to spark. This can be fixed by cleaning the spark plugs in the workshop. Water damage is the most common reason for this issue. This is especially prevalent in colder climates, where the vehicle might have been exposed to snow or rain. If this is the case, contact a reputable auto locksmith who will have all the tools and equipment needed to change the key's programming. They also have the most up-to-date technology and equipment needed to make the Peugeot 208 smart key. The process should not take more than 15 minutes. Contacts to the battery are not working properly. Peugeot changed from the old carbon encased transponder chips and introduced a new type of chip that uses electronic components on circuit boards. The new system is great in its initial state, but the circuit boards degrade over time and stop working properly. This can prevent the immobiliser chip from activating, so your car won't start. Contact a Peugeot specialist or a locksmith if this is the situation. Another common issue is when the battery of the key fob gets depleted, which causes the key blade to stop from entering the lock. A locksmith from your car will replace the battery, and cut a new blade for you. This is a simple solution. Faulty Receiver Module It could be that the receiver module is faulty if your Peugeot key fob fails to function after being dropped on the floor, or exposed to a sudden downpour or accidentally washed. The receiver module is responsible for transmitting radio signals to the onboard computer which manages the central locking system of your Peugeot vehicle. Rubber seals on the key fob block water from getting to the electronic chip. However, prolonged exposure to water may be able to penetrate these seals and cause damage to the chip. Submerging the key fob in sea water at the beach or throwing it into the pool can be particularly damaging due to the high salt content. If your Peugeot spare key fob isn't working then you'll have to get the module replaced. This is only done by an expert auto locksmith or Peugeot specialist. Peugeot keys, unlike other cars, are secured by an immobilizer device. This requires the proper codes to start the car. This is why it is imperative that you should only rely on the Peugeot locksmith to design and program an alternative. Computer on board is not working properly The computer on board of your Peugeot is responsible many systems in your car, including power windows and airbags. The on-board computer will display a code when something goes wrong. This code is stored in the system and stays there until the problem has been resolved. This could mean that the on-board computers to be replaced. One of the most common causes of the airbag light turning on is the loose or corroded connection in the airbag sensor. This can be caused by wear and tear, aging or exposure to moisture and salt. It is important to have this issue addressed as soon as you can, since the airbag malfunctioning could be dangerous in the event of an accident. If your Peugeot is showing a card detected as not present error then the key battery inside the key fob may be dead or weak. This will stop the key fob sending a signal to disable the immobilizer on your vehicle. You can test this by pressing the unlock button on the key fob and then trying to start your vehicle. If this fails then the battery in the key needs to be replaced. |
