What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot weather, as it allows drivers the opportunity to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the patience to wait weeks for them to complete the process. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be left on a hot day or when the car's boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a couple of times to open the car. The door locks should lock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.
Another cool feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes for the boot too). They are usually accessible by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key may then be removed from an opening in the case, allowing access to the lock.
Water can damage key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances, key fobs will stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. If this occurs the key fob needs to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys on you. This is particularly helpful in hot weather and you're trying to cool your car while running the errands. There are some things you must know prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda's, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're unable start your car, you might have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries of the key fob aren't able to send an effective signal to the car's system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt changing the program. The procedure differs for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are equipped to assist you in this process. We have the specialist equipment required to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has an actual hole, can store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
For this, it utilizes a unique radio signal which is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been spotted. The rod is then moved to is used to operate the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible reasons for the issue. The most frequent cause is the battery is dead. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision in order to function, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programed incorrectly or have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser inside the key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. If peugeot replacement key fob , this is great however, as they age the chips may wear out and start causing issues. It usually happens when you notice a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at home or on the roadside faster than a dealership.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished to enable them to operate more efficiently. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you lots of time and cash in the long run.