What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from some distance. This can be beneficial in extreme temperatures and allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however, only if they have the time. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Key fobs can allow you to start your car's engine. This is useful when the vehicle is left during a hot summer day or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will close and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't occur, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another neat feature is that certain 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, they can also be used for the boot). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be pulled out of the slot in the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water - especially when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases keys will cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. In this scenario the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys faster and at a lower cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it allows you to turn on the engine without needing to have your car keys in hands. This is especially helpful if it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while running some errands. There are a few things that you must know before you use this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can use to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas, require that you first secure the key, and then press the start button.
You may have a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start your car. The battery inside the key fob is no longer strong enough to send a signal to the car system.
If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure is different for each car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.
To accomplish this, it uses a unique radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is within a specific range of the car. When the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic signal into an action mechanical. peugeot replacement key is then moved to controls the door locks exactly like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possibilities of the cause. The most common is the battery of the coin is dead, which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fobs of modern cars is no exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could have been programmed incorrectly, or it may have a hardware issue that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're new however, over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you see an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.
Normally Peugeot dealerships must be asked to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be at your location and generating new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at home more quickly than a dealership would be able to.
Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the blade starts to wear out. The wear causes the mouth of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply replacing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished in order to make them operate more efficiently. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do however it will save you a lot of hassle and expense in the end.