What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from an extended distance. This is beneficial during temperatures that are hot or cold because it allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys, but only when they have the time. KeyNOW can cut, program, and deliver new peugeot partner key keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to help start the engine of your car. This is useful in the event that you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it a few times in quick succession. The door locks should lock and the red LED light will start to flash. If not it means that the battery inside the key fob could be dead and need replacing. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings could affect your system.

Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They can be opened by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The physical key can then be removed from the slot in the case.

Key fobs can get damaged by water - especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances key fobs may cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob will need to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much quicker and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature, it allows you to start the engine without having to have your car keys in hand. This is especially useful when it's hot out and you're looking to cool your car while doing errands. There are a few things that you must know before using this feature.

Certain key fobs have a remote engine start button that you can use to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas requires that you first lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're not able to start your car, you could have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal back to the car's system.

If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt programming it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you should usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can 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 stuck on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole the key fob has an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by utilizing an electronic signal that can only be sent when the key is at some distance from the car. When the signal is detected and a solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into a mechanical action. This moves a rod that operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.

If you notice that a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possibilities of the cause. The most frequent reason is the battery is dead. This can be replaced within minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a damaged electronic chip.

The key fobs of modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature when they're brand new however, over time, the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually starts when you notice an alert on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that says 'immobiliser failure'.

Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at your home faster than a dealership would be able to.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over a new blade is enough to solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished so that they function more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you a lot of time and money in the future.