What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This is beneficial during cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the patience to wait for weeks to do this. KeyNOW KeyNOW we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you, a lot quicker.
peugeot key fob replacement G28CarKeys can also start the engine of your car. This is useful if the vehicle is left in a hot weather condition or when the car's boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should be locked and a red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Another interesting feature is that some key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's side, but sometimes for the boot too). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key can then be removed from the slot in the case.
Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - especially when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases chips that are damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs, the key fob will have to be replaced, usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys faster than dealers and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it can turn on the engine without having to hold your car keys in hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot and you're trying to cool down your car while you run on errands. There are a few things you must know before using this feature.
Some key fobs include an engine start button you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're unable to start your car, you may have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The key fob's battery is no longer strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob, or try to re-programme it. The process is different for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this procedure We've got the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. The key fob, which is different from the traditional key with a physical hole, holds an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that can only be sent when the key is within some distance from the car. Once the signal is spotted by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action mechanical. This is when a rod turns to turn the car door locks, just like the physical key could.
If a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes of the problem. The most common reason is a dead battery. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a faulty electronic chip.
Modern cars require a very precise level of precision to function and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware fault that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob and ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser in the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic however as they age, the chips will wear out and cause issues. This usually starts when you notice an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside quicker than dealers.
Generally Peugeot keys start to show problems because the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be solved by changing the blade. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired to allow them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it can help you avoid a lot of trouble and cost in the long run.