What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This can be useful during temperatures that are hot or cold as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you are willing 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

As well as opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you need to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times to unlock the car. The door locks should unlock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob may be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, RF interference from nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Another neat feature is that certain 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 typically be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot in the case.

Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances keys will stop working completely due an issue with the chip. If this occurs the key fob will need to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to carry your keys on you. This is particularly useful when it's hot outside and you're trying to cool your car while running around. There are a few things that you must know before you can use this feature.

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

There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you're not able to start your car. This is because the batteries in the key fob aren't able anymore to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you'll need to either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you can generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this process We've got the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're at the side of the road.

Door Locks

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

For this, it employs the use of a specific radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical once the signal is detected. This is when a rod turns to control the car door locks, just as an actual key would.

If a peugeot spare key key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes of the problem. The most frequent cause is the battery of the coin is dead, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision in order to function, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the vehicle. In the beginning, this is great, but as they age the chips will wear out and begin to cause issues. It usually starts with an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light is illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".

Typically, Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means that they can make new peugeot boxer key keys at your home or by the roadside faster than a dealership.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit problems when the blade wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly and causing 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 keys rehabilitated to make them more efficient. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish, but it can save you lots of hassle and expense in the long term.