What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, as it offers drivers to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys however only if they have the time. At KeyNOW we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

As well as opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle is left during a hot summer day or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks should lock and a red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Also, RF interference coming from nearby buildings may affect 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). They can be opened by flipping up the flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key can then be removed from an opening in the case, allowing access to the lock.

Water can cause damage to key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. If this happens the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much quicker and at a lower cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you need to cool down your car while you run around. There are some things you should know prior to using this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a specific remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow-shaped circular shape that runs clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

If you're unable start your car, you may have a weak or dead battery inside the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This procedure varies from car to vehicle, but you can typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this procedure We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your workplace, home, or if you're at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with an actual hole, can 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 some distance from the car. When the signal is recognized, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into an action mechanical. The rod is then turned to control the car door locks just as an actual key could.

If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible reasons for the issue. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. This can be repaired in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a defective electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very precise level of precision to function, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. When it's brand new, this is fantastic, but as they age the chips may wear out and begin to cause issues. This typically starts with a message saying 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Typically peugeot car key replacement dealerships need to be called to create and programme replacement key for peugeot partner van - Read More Listed here - keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys by the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships would be capable of.

Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the blade begins to wear out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The problem can be resolved by simply replacing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key refurbished to make them more efficient. Only a qualified auto locksmith is able to do this, but it will save you lots of time and money in the long run.