What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their car from the distance. This is useful in cold or hot weather and allows drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.
Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they are willing to wait for weeks for them to complete the process. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys much faster at KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
Some key fobs are also able to help start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle needs to be left in a hot weather condition or if the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could disrupt your system.
Some key fobs have physical keys that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot inside the case.
Key fobs may be damaged by water - especially if the chips inside them are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances keys will cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. If this occurs, the key fob has to be replaced - usually by the dealer. However, locksmiths are able to offer replacement keys faster than a dealer, and at a much lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to have your keys on you. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool down your car while you run the errands. But there are a few things you need to know prior to using this feature.
Some key fobs include an engine start button that can be pressed to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.
If you're having trouble starting your car, you might have a dead or weak battery inside the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't as strong to send a signal to your car system.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace the batteries in your key fob or consider programming it. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this process. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, office or even when you're stuck by the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with the press of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical the key fob contains an electronic copy of the car keys inside.
For this, it relies on a unique radio signal which can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain distance of the car. Once peugeot car keys is detected by a solenoid, the door lock translates the electronic command into a mechanical action. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks as the physical key used to do.
There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is the battery is dead. It can be fixed in minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, signal interference, or water damage or a damaged chip.
The key fob of modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob could be programed incorrectly or have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it works with your vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the car from starting in the event that the key sends the wrong signal 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 a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating 'immobiliser fault'.
Typically, Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or at the roadside faster than dealerships.
Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience problems because the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to fit into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced so that they can work more smoothly. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it will reduce the headache and expense in the end.