What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather conditions as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you, but only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can allow you to start your car's engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be parked during a hot summer day or in the case that the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks should be locked and the red LED light should begin to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Some key fobs also have physical keys that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can typically be opened by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key may then slide out of an opening in the case to open the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances key fobs may cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. In this instance the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys faster and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it will allow you to turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys on hand. This is especially helpful in hot weather and you're trying to cool your car while doing around. However, there are a few things to consider before using this feature.
Some key fobs feature an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's requires that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob are no longer able to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries on your key fob or try programming it. The procedure is different for each vehicle, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has a physical hole, stores an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that is only sent when the key is in a certain distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command into mechanical after the signal is detected. The rod is then moved to is used to operate the car door locks similar to the way a key in a physical lock would do.
There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a defective electronic chip.
The key fob of modern cars is no exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware fault that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to implement an immobiliser device in the key. peugeot 307 key replacement prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic however, as they age the chips will wear out and begin to cause problems. This usually starts with getting an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".
Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be able to.
Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the key blade begins to wear out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock properly, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth on the key cleaned to allow them to perform more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the end.