What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a handy feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from the distance. This feature is beneficial in hot or cold weather, as it gives drivers the chance to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they are willing to wait weeks for them to do this. At KeyNOW we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.
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In addition to unlocking and opening your car doors, a few key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is helpful if the vehicle needs to be parked in a hot weather condition or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button several times in rapid intervals. The door locks should lock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If not, the battery in your key fob might be dead and in need of replacement. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could cause interference to your system.
Another interesting feature is that some key fobs are equipped with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes for the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The physical key may then slide out of the slot of the case, allowing access to the lock.
Key fobs can get damaged by water - particularly in the event that the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some cases the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs not to function. If this occurs, the key fob will have to be replaced - usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much more quickly and at a lesser cost than dealerships.
Remote Start
If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it allows you to start the engine without having to have your car keys on the palm of your hand. This is especially helpful if it's hot and you want to cool your car while running the errands. There are a few things that you must know before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start the car. The battery inside the key fob isn't as strong to send a signal back to the car system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or try changing the program. The process is different for every car, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to 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 vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has an electronic copy of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which can only be transmitted if the key is located at some distance from the car. Once the signal is detected an internal solenoid within the door lock translates the electronic command into a mechanical action. This is when a rod turns to operate the door locks, just as keys on a real key could.
There are a myriad of reasons for an Peugeot keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent cause is the battery is dead. It can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons, signals interference or water damage or a damaged chip.
Modern vehicles require a precise level of accuracy for operation and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be improperly programmed, or suffer from a hardware defect that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in the key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the car. If it's new, this is great but as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause problems. This typically starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is flashing with the message 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at your home or by the roadside quicker than dealerships.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they can operate more efficiently. This is something only a certified auto locksmith can do however it can save you a lot of hassle and expense in the long term.