What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their vehicle from the distance. This feature is beneficial in cold or hot conditions, as it offers drivers to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait for weeks to do this. At KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new peugeot key replacement near me keys to you, a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

Certain key fobs also allow you to start your car's engine. This is helpful if the vehicle is left during a hot summer day or if the boot is full of heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. To start the car using your key fob, simply press the unlock button on it several times in quick sequence. The door locks should close and the red LED light should begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in the key fob could be dead and requires replacement. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Some key fobs have an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). They can be opened by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The key's physical form can be slid out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water, especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases keys will stop working completely due an issue with the chip. In this instance the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much quicker 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 helpful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while you run around. There are a few points you need to know prior to using this feature.

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

If you're unable start your car, you may have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is due to the fact that the key fob's batteries aren't able to send an energizing signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure is different for each vehicle, however the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert equipment to cut and program a replacement peugeot 307 key replacement keys at your workplace, at home, or 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 with a press of a button on the key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a physical key hole the key fob contains an encrypted copy of the car's key inside.

To do this, it uses a unique radio signal which can only be transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal has been spotted. This triggers a rod that operates the car door locks just like the turning of a physical key used to do.

There are several possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is an unresponsive battery. It can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons water damage or signal interference or a malfunctioning chip.

The key fob on modern cars is not an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level of precision to function. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may 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 ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser into a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. If it's new, this is great, but as they age the chips may wear out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is blinking indicating 'immobiliser fault'.

Typically, Peugeot dealerships have to be asked to create and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means that they can create new Peugeot keys at your house or by the roadside much quicker than dealers.

Generally Peugeot keys start to have problems when the blade wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over the blade will help solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished so that they function more efficiently. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the end.