What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from the distance. This can be useful during extreme temperatures and allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.

Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot 1007 Key Fob Programming keys for you however only if you have the patience to wait for weeks to do this. At KeyNOW, we can cut programs, cut and deliver new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to allow you to start your car's engine. This is useful if the vehicle needs to be parked during a hot summer day or when the car's boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob few times to unlock the car. The door locks will close and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not happen, your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They can usually be accessed by flipping up the flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot of the case to access the lock.

Water can damage key fobs particularly if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged can cause key fobs not to function. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a lower cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to carry your keys with you. This is particularly helpful when it's hot and you're looking to cool down your car when you're running around. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs feature a separate remote engine start button (for example, Ford's key fob has a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's keys, require you to lock the key and then press the start button.

If you're not able to start your car, it could be that you have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is because the batteries of the key fob aren't strong enough to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for each vehicle, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are competent to assist you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at office, home or even when you're stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The peugeot 207 car key replacement 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle at the touch of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic replica of the car key inside.

To do this, it uses a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a specific range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into mechanical once the signal is detected. This is accomplished by moving a rod which opens the door lock similar to the way a physical key used to do.

If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes. The most common cause is an unresponsive battery. It can be replaced within minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a defective electronic chip.

The key fob on modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may 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 ensure that it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to incorporate an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. When new this is great, but as they age the chips can get worn out and begin to cause issues. It usually happens when you notice a message on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active' or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.

Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. A mobile locksmith will have dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or on the roadside faster than a dealership.

Peugeot keys generally begin to fail when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop being able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing more wear on the locks themselves. Sometimes, just swapping out a new blade can help solve the issue. It could also be beneficial to have the teeth on the key refurbished so that they can perform more smoothly. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, however it will save you a lot of time and cash in the long run.