What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, since it gives drivers the chance to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the patience to wait weeks for them to do this. KeyNOW can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys much more quickly at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to start the engine of your car. This is a great feature if your vehicle is left in a hot weather condition or in the case that the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on the 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 does not occur the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings could disrupt your system.

Another nifty feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but occasionally for the boot too). You can access them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The key's physical part can be removed from a slot in the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs can get damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. If this happens the key fob has to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths may offer replacement car keys Peugeot - forum.insnetz.com, keys much faster than dealers and at a much lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob is equipped with the remote start feature it can start the engine without needing to have your car keys in the palm of your hand. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car while you run around. There are some things you must be aware of before you use this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a specific remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports an arrow in a circle that goes clockwise) that you need to press 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 not able to start your car, you could have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you can generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this process We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or if you're stuck on the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical, this key fob stores an electronic copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it utilizes a special radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. A solenoid inside the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical after the signal is detected. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks, the same way the physical key could.

If a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible reasons for the issue. The most common cause is the battery is dead. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signals interference or a malfunctioning electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a precise level of precision to operate, and the key fob is not in any way immune to this. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or it could be faulty in hardware that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal of the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

peugeot 308 key fob were one of the first car makers to use an immobiliser chip in the key. This prevents the car from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the car. In the beginning, this is great but as they age the chips can get worn out and start causing problems. It usually happens when you see a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that says 'immobiliser failure'.

Typically Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will have standard equipment from dealers on their van. This means that they can make new Peugeot keys at home or on the roadside faster than dealerships.

Peugeot keys usually begin to malfunction when the key blade starts to wear out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. Sometimes, just swapping a new blade helps to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key replaced to enable them to perform more smoothly. This is something only a fully trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it can save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run.