What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

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

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Keyless Entry

As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful if the vehicle is left on a hot day or if the boot is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button several times in rapid sequence. The door locks should close and the red LED light should start to flash. If this does not occur then your key fob battery could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternately, interference from RF caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Another interesting feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes also for the boot). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be removed from the slot inside the case to open the lock.

Key fobs can be damaged by water - particularly when the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In certain instances the chip that is damaged could cause key fobs not to function. In this situation, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much faster 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 useful in hot weather and you're trying to cool down your car while doing errands. There are some things you should know prior to using this feature.

Certain key fobs have an exclusive remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press in order to start the car remotely. Others, like Mazda's key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.

If you're unable to start your car, it could be that you have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries are no longer able to send an effective signal to the car's system.

If this is the scenario, you'll have to replace the batteries in your key fob, or try programming it. The procedure differs for each car, but the instructions are generally found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this process - we've got the specialist 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 system allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic copy of the car's key inside.

It does this by using the radio signal, which can only be transmitted if the key is at some distance from the car. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical after the signal has been spotted. The rod is then moved to is used to operate the car door locks exactly like the turning of a key in a physical lock would do.

If the Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes. The most frequent cause is a dead battery for the coin, which can be replaced in minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a defective chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision in order to function, and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly or it could have a hardware defect that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal generated by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the vehicle. This is a great feature in the beginning but as time passes, the chips may get worn out and cause issues. It usually happens when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning light that reads "immobiliser failure".

Usually Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they can be there and generating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home, much faster than dealers would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to experience issues as the key blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly, causing more wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply replacing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished so that they function more efficiently. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it can save you lots of time and money in the future.