What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is helpful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers the opportunity to warm their car's interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys however, only if they have the time. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can start your car's engine. This can be useful if you need to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying heavy items in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it a few times in quick intervals. The door locks should lock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If this does not happen, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could cause interference to your system.
Another interesting feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water, particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances key fobs can stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. In this instance the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much more quickly and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without having to hold the keys to your car in the palm of your hand. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car while you run around. There are a few points you should know before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs come with an engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start your car. The battery of the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal to your car system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider to re-programme it. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're stuck on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the standard key that has an actual hole, can store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which is only sent when the key is within an appropriate distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical once the signal is detected. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks just as a physical key could.
There are several possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference, or a faulty chip.
The key fob on modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob may be programed incorrectly or have a hardware defect that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser into the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. In the beginning, this is great however as they age, the chips will wear out and start to cause issues. This usually occurs when you notice a message on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning light which reads 'immobiliser failed'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or by the roadside quicker than dealerships.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues when the blade of the key wears out. peugeot boxer key replacement can cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can operate more efficiently. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you lots of time and money in the long run.