What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from an extended distance. This feature is useful in cold or hot conditions, as it offers motorists to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships are able to create and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you are willing to wait weeks for them to do it. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Certain key fobs also start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying heavy items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks should close and the red LED light will begin to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside your key fob may be dead and need replacing. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Certain key fobs can also be equipped with a physical key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They are usually accessible by opening an opening on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot in the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances key fobs can cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. If this occurs the key fob will need to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often offer replacement keys much faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature, it allows you to turn on the engine without having to hold your car keys in hands. This is especially useful when it's hot and you want to cool your car down while running errands. There are a few things that you need to know before you use this feature.
Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button that you can press to start your vehicle remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that is moving clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for instance, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
If you're unable start your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The battery in the key fob isn't as strong to transmit a signal to the car system.
If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this process. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot key at your workplace, at home, or if you are stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has an opening in the middle, is designed to store an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that can only be sent when the key is at an appropriate distance from the car. Once the signal is spotted, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic command into the mechanical action. The rod is then turned to operate the car door locks, just like keys on a real key would.
If a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possibilities of the cause. Most likely is a dead battery for the coin, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a defective chip.
Modern vehicles require a high level of precision in order to function, and the key fob is not immune to this. The key fob could be improperly programmed, or suffer from an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was among the first companies to include an immobiliser on a key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it detects an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're brand new however, over time, the chips can wear out and cause problems. This usually begins with an error message that says 'anti-theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".
Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith comes with dealer-standard equipment inside their van, which means they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home, much faster than dealerships would be able to.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key to be able to enter the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over peugeot keys is enough to resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished to enable them to perform more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the future.