What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from a distance. This is useful in temperatures that are hot or cold because it allows drivers to warm up the engine and interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships can program new Peugeot keys but only when they have the time. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
Some key fobs are also able to start your car's engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a couple of times to open the car. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If not then the battery in the key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could interfere with 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). peugeot key can typically be opened by flipping up an opening on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key can then slide out of the slot inside the case to open the lock.
Key fobs can be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs the key fob has to be replaced, usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement keys much faster than a dealership, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature it will allow you to turn on the engine without having to hold your car keys in hands. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you're trying to cool your car when you're running on errands. There are a few things that you must be aware of before you can use this feature.
Certain key fobs come with an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) which you must press in order to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
It could be that you have a dead or weak battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start your car. The battery inside the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal back to the car's 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 instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help with this process as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.
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. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has a hidden electronic copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal which is only sent when the key is at some distance from the car. When the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock translates the electronic command into a mechanical action. This causes a rod to control the car door locks just as an actual key would.
If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible reasons for the issue. The most common 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 malfunctioning electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very high level of precision in order to function and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware defect that stops the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A certified locksmith can reprogramme your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it sees an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. If it's new, this is great however, as they age the chips will wear out and start causing problems. This usually starts when you see an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Normally Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at your house or by the roadside much faster than dealers.
Peugeot keys usually start to fail when the blade begins to wear out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved 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 certified auto locksmith can do but it could reduce the trouble and cost in the long term.