What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This can be useful during cold or hot weather conditions as it permits drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you are willing to wait for weeks to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut and program, 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 can be useful if you need to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying heavy objects in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To start the car with your key fob, press the unlock button several times in quick succession. The door locks should close and a red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, G28 created by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another neat feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes also for the boot). You can open them by lifting the flap or pressing the button. The physical key may then be removed from the slot of the case to open the lock.
Key fobs may be damaged by water - especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances, key fobs will cease to function completely due to an issue with the chip. In this situation the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much quicker and at a lower price than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob includes the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without needing to hold your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is particularly useful in hot weather and you want to cool your car while you run on errands. There are a few things you must know before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs come with a remote engine start button you can press to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Other key fobs, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first lock the key and then press the start button.
There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you are unable to start your car. The key fob's battery isn't powerful enough to transmit a signal to the car system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a new Peugeot key at your home, office or even when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic replica of the car key inside.
It does this by using the radio signal, which is only transmitted when the key is within a certain distance from car. When the signal is recognized, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action that is mechanical. This is accomplished by moving a rod which is used to operate the car door locks exactly like the turning of keys used to do.
There are a variety of possible reasons for an Peugeot keyfob not locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signal interference, or water damage or a malfunctioning chip.
Modern vehicles require a high degree of precision to function and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be improperly programmed, or suffer from a hardware issue that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to use an immobiliser chip in a key. This stops the car from being started in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the car. If it's new, this is great however, as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause issues. This usually occurs when you see a message on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they can be at your location and creating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships are able to.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they function more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you lots of time and money in the future.