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 cold or hot weather as it permits drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys, but only if they are able to do so. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

In addition to unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This is useful when you need to leave the vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying heavy objects in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks should close and a red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could disrupt 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 occasionally the boot as well). They can be opened by opening the flap on the fob, or by pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can slide out of a slot in the case to access the lock.

Key fobs can get damaged by water - especially in the event that the chips inside are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances, key fobs will stop working completely due to a damaged chip. In this scenario, the key fob must be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys faster than dealers, and at a much lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hands. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool down your car while you run around. There are a few things you must know before you use this feature.

Some key fobs have a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob features an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for example, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you aren't able to start the car. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt programming it. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or even when you're stuck by the roadside.

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. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob has a hidden electronic copy of the car's key inside.

For this, it utilizes the use of a specific radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into an actual mechanical one after the signal has been detected. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks exactly like the turning of a physical key used to do.

There are a variety of possible reasons for a peugeot car key replacement cost keyfob that isn't locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most common reason is an unresponsive battery. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.

The key fob of modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level precision to function. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware issue that prevents it from receiving a signal from the vehicle. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to put an immobiliser inside the key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. If it's new, this is great however as they age, the chips wear out and start causing issues. This typically happens when you see an alert on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.

Normally Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they are able to be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home more quickly than a dealership would be able to.

Peugeot keys usually start to fail when the key blade begins to wear. This wear causes the mouth of the key to stop entering the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key refurbished so they work more smoothly. This is something only a certified auto locksmith can do but it could save you lots of headache and expense in the end.