What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that allows drivers to start their car from an extended distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys however, only when they have the time. We can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day, or if the boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If this does not happen the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another cool feature is that certain key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can typically be opened by opening the flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key can then be removed from the slot inside the case to open the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to stop working. If this happens the key fob needs to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys quicker than dealers and at a lesser cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys with you. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool down your car while running some errands. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a dedicated remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're not able to start your car, you might have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. The key fob's battery isn't powerful enough to send a signal back to the car system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you should usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this process. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your workplace, at home, or when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car's key inside.
To do this, it employs a special radio signal that is only sent out when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. When the signal is recognized and a solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into the mechanical action. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks similar to the way keys used to do.
There are several possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent reason is the battery is dead. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser in a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're new, but over time the chips may wear out and cause problems. This typically happens when you see an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads "immobiliser failure".
Peugeot dealerships are usually called to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at your home faster than dealers would be capable of.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade begins to wear. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over a new blade can help resolve the problem. peugeot key can also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished so that they can work more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do however it can save you a lot of trouble and cost in the end.
