What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This can be useful during cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the patience to wait for weeks to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut keys, program them, and then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Along with unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs can also be used to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day, or when the car's boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in rapid succession. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If this does not occur, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.
Some key fobs also have physical keys that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The key's physical part can be removed from a slot in the case to access the lock.
Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much quicker and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature it will let you turn on the engine without needing to hold your car keys in hand. This is especially helpful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool down your car when you're running errands. There are a few things you must be aware of before using this feature.
Certain key fobs come with a separate remote engine start button (for instance Ford's keyfob has a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press in order to remotely start your car. Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you might have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider changing the program. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can usually follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this process. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at your office, home or even 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. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with a physical hole, holds a hidden copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using the radio signal which is only sent when the key is within an appropriate distance from the car. When the signal is recognized by a solenoid, the door lock converts the electronic command into the mechanical action. The rod is then moved to opens the door lock just like the turning of keys used to do.
There are peugeot car keys of possible reasons for a Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a damaged electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high degree of precision in order to function and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser into the key. This prevents the car from being started if the key sends the wrong signal to the car. When new this is great but as they age the chips may wear out and start to cause issues. This typically happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp that says '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, meaning they can be with you and creating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships are able to.
Peugeot keys generally begin to malfunction when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to be able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be fixed by simply replacing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key refurbished to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do but it could reduce the hassle and expense in the long run.