What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold weather, as it gives motorists to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait for weeks for them to do it. At KeyNOW we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you, much faster.
Keyless Entry
Certain key fobs also start the engine of your car. This is useful if the vehicle needs to be parked during a hot summer day or when the car's boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times to unlock the car. The door locks should close and a red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't happen the battery in your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Some key fobs have an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can then be slid out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips within them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. In this scenario the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much faster and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature, it will let you start the engine without having to hold your car keys in hands. This is particularly useful if it's hot and you want to cool your car down while running around. There are a few things that you need to know before using this feature.
Some key fobs include an engine start button you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're not able to start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send an effective signal to the car's system.
If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt reprogramming it. The procedure is different for each car, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to help you with this procedure. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot keys at your workplace, at home, or in case you're stuck at the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains a hidden electronic copy of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is at a certain distance from car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been detected. This turns a rod to turn the car door locks, the same way the physical key would.
If the Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible reasons for the issue. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a faulty electronic chip.
The key fob of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware defect that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser into the key. This stops the car from being started in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great when they're brand new, but over time the chips can wear out and cause problems. transponder happens when you see a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.
Typically Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they can be there and generating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home more quickly than dealerships would be capable of.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, simply changing a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so they work more smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you lots of time and money in the future.