What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This feature is helpful in hot or cold weather, as it gives drivers to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you are willing to wait weeks for them to do so. KeyNOW is the only place where you can get your keys. KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.
Keyless Entry
Certain key fobs also start your car's engine. This is useful if the vehicle needs to be left on a hot day or in the case that the boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should lock and the red LED light will begin to flash. If this does not occur the battery in your key fob 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 certain 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 open them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key can then slide out of a slot in the case to open the lock.
stolen can get damaged by water, especially when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs the key fob needs to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to provide replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without needing to have your keys in your car. This is especially useful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool down your car while doing around. There are a few things that you should know before you can use this feature.
Some key fobs come with an engine start button that can be pressed to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.
If you're unable start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal to your car system.
If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries on your key fob, or try reprogramming it. This process varies from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're on the side of the road.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the standard key that has a physical hole, stores an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.
It does this by using a radio signal that can only be transmitted if the key is in an appropriate distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been detected. This is when a rod turns to operate the door locks, just like an actual key would.
If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possibilities of the cause. The most frequent cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signal interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.
The key fob on modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware issue that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal sent by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were among the first car makers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips can get worn out and start causing issues. It usually happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.
Peugeot dealerships are usually called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can make new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside faster than dealers.
Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade can help resolve the problem. It can also help to have the teeth of the key refurbished so they work more smoothly. This is something only a competent auto locksmith is able to do but it could help you avoid a lot of headache and expense in the long term.