What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their car from some distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the opportunity to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the time to wait weeks for them to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Some key fobs can also start your car's engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button several times in quick intervals. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but occasionally for the boot too). They can usually be accessed by opening the flap on the fob, or a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can get damaged by water, especially if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much more quickly and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys with you. https://www.g28carkeys.co.uk/peugeot-car-key-replacements-near-me/ is particularly helpful when it's hot and you need to cool your car while running the errands. However, there are some things to consider before using this feature.
Some key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) which you must press 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, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to vehicle, but you can generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your office, home or even when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that can only be transmitted if the key is at a certain distance from car. Once the signal is spotted by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to control the car door locks, just like keys on a real key would.
There are several possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most common reason is an unresponsive battery. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip.
The key fobs of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware fault that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. When new this is great but as they age the chips may wear out and cause problems. It usually happens when you notice an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that says 'immobiliser failure'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can make new Peugeot keys at your house or on the roadside faster than dealerships.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply replacing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated so they work more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do but it could save you a lot of trouble and cost in the long run.