What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from an extended distance. 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.
Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys, but only if they have the time. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This can be useful if you have to leave the vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times quickly to start the vehicle. 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 in need of replacement. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may interfere with your system.
Another cool feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes for the boot too). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs can be damaged by water, particularly if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances key fobs may stop working completely due an issue with the chip. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much quicker and at lower costs than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob has the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without having to hold your car keys in hand. This is particularly useful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool your car while running errands. But, there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.
Some key fobs have a separate remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press in order to remotely start your car. Other key fobs, like Mazda's, require that you first lock the key and then press the start button.
It could be that you have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you aren't able to start the car. This is because the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure varies for each vehicle, however the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this procedure. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote system enables you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store a hidden copy of the car keys inside.
In order to accomplish this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. This is accomplished by moving a rod which controls the door locks similar to the way keys used to do.
If you notice that a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. The most frequent cause is the battery is dead. It can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip.
The key fob on modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it may have a hardware issue that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car makers to implement an immobiliser device in a key. This stops the car from being started in the event that the key transmits the wrong signal to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new, but over time the chips may get worn out and cause issues. peugeot key replacement near me occurs when you notice a message on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning light which reads 'immobiliser failed'.
Normally Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home more quickly than dealerships would be able to.
Generally Peugeot keys start to have issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to fit into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired to make them more efficient. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do however it will save you a lot of frustration and money in the long term.