What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they have the time. We can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you need to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying heavy objects in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times to unlock the car. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in your key fob might be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot of the case to access the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens the key fob will need to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much quicker and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it allows you to turn on the engine without having to have your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while running some errands. There are a few things you should know before you use this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Others, such as Mazdas, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you aren't able to start your car. The battery inside the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal back to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for each vehicle, but the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this process. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at office, home or even when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a key hole that is physical, this key fob stores an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using the radio signal which is only transmitted if the key is in a certain distance from car. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock converts the electronic command into an action mechanical. This moves a rod that operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most frequent reason is the battery is dead. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference, or water damage or a defective chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of precision to operate and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob could be improperly programmed, or suffer from an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the car from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. When it's brand new, this is fantastic but as they age the chips will wear out and start to cause problems. This usually starts with getting an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at your home or on the roadside faster than dealers.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience problems when the blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade is enough to solve the issue. peugeot 207 car key is also possible to have the teeth on the key refurbished to allow them to work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you lots of time and money in the end.