What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from a distance. This can be useful during cold or hot weather conditions and allows drivers to warm the interior and engine before getting inside the vehicle.

Car dealerships can cut and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you are willing to wait weeks for them to complete the process. At KeyNOW, we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you much quicker.

Keyless Entry

Key fobs can help start the engine of your car. This is useful in the event that you need to leave the vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying large items in your boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it several times in quick sequence. The door locks should close and a red LED light will begin to flash. If it doesn't it means that the battery inside your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby buildings could affect your system.

Certain key fobs also come with an actual key that can be used to unlock your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot as well). They can usually be accessed by opening a flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can slide out of an opening in the case to access the lock.

Water can damage key fobs, especially when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances chips that are damaged could cause key fobs to cease working. In this situation the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths often offer replacement keys much faster than dealers and at a lesser cost.

Remote Start

You can start your car without needing to have your keys with you. This is especially useful when it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while running the errands. However, there are a few things you need to know prior to making use of this feature.

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

There could be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. The battery of the key fob is no longer strong enough to transmit a signal to the car's system.

If this is the case, then you'll need replace the batteries on your key fob or consider reprogramming it. The procedure varies for every car, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can assist with this procedure We have the expert equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your home, workplace or if you're at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your car by pressing a button on your key fob. In contrast to the traditional key which has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store an electronic copy of the car's key inside.

In order to accomplish this, it employs a unique radio signal which is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical after the signal has been detected. This moves a rod that operates the car door locks just like the turning of the physical key used to do.

If you notice that a Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. The most common cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a malfunctioning chip.

The key fobs of modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern vehicles require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to implement an immobiliser device in the key. This prevents the vehicle from being started in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. When new this is great however as they age, the chips will wear out and start causing problems. This usually occurs when you see a message on your dashboard that reads 'anti theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Typically Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, meaning they can be with you and making new peugeot key replacement near me keys at the roadside or at home more quickly than dealerships would be capable of.

Generally peugeot 107 key keys start to show issues as the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key to fit into the lock in a correct manner, leading to further wear on the locks. The issue can be addressed by changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can perform more smoothly. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, however it will save you a lot of time and money in the future.