What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that lets drivers start their car from some distance. This is beneficial during temperatures that are hot or cold and allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships can program and create new Peugeot keys but only if they are able to do so. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can allow you to start your car's engine. This can be useful if you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. To unlock the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in rapid succession. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could affect your system.
Another neat feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes for the boot too). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot in the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, particularly when the chips within them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs not to function. If this occurs, the key fob will need to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys on hand. This is especially helpful if it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running around. There are some things you should know before using this feature.
Certain key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance, Ford's key fob has a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Others, like Mazda's, require that you first secure the key, 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. This is due to the fact that the batteries inside the key fob aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure varies for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this procedure. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your workplace, at home, or in case you're stuck at 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. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole, this key fob stores a hidden electronic copy of the car's key inside.
For this, it utilizes a unique radio signal which is only sent when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical once the signal has been spotted. The rod is then turned to turn the car door locks, just as keys on a real key would.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes of the problem. The most common is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a defective chip.
The key fob on modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware defect that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they are new however, over time, the chips will wear out and cause problems. It usually starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message 'immobiliser fault'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home more quickly than a dealership would be able to.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience problems when the blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner and causing wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It is also possible to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated so that they function more efficiently. Only https://www.g28carkeys.co.uk/peugeot-car-key-replacements-near-me/ is able to do this, but it could save you lots of time and cash in the long run.