What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

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

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Keyless Entry

Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large items in your boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on the key fob a few times quickly to start the vehicle. The door locks should unlock and a red LED light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in your key fob could be depleted and require replacement. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). You can access them by lifting the flap or pressing a button. The key's physical part can be slid out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can be damaged by water, especially when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs can cease working completely due a damaged chip. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often provide replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a lesser cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob includes the remote start feature it will let you turn on the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hand. This is especially helpful if you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car down while you run the errands. But there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) which you must press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

It could be that you have a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're unable 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 to re-programme it. This process differs from vehicle to car, but you should generally follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also competent to assist you with this procedure. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at office, home or even in case you're stuck at 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. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car keys inside.

To accomplish this, it utilizes a unique radio signal which is only sent when the key is within a certain distance of the car. Once the signal is spotted, a solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical action. The rod is then moved to controls the door locks exactly like the turning of keys used to do.

If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possible causes of the problem. The most common reason is a dead battery. This can be fixed in minutes. Other causes include worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a malfunctioning chip.

The key fob of modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob may be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to a signal from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in the 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 however as they age, the chips will wear out and start to cause issues. This usually starts with getting an alert that reads 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

peugeot car key replacement cost dealerships are typically used to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and creating new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be able to.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop from feeding into the lock properly and causing wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over the blade will help resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired so they work more smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it could save you a lot of time and money in the future.