What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

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

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys, but only if they have the time. We can cut and program, then deliver new Peugeot keys faster than you can at KeyNOW.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to allow you to start your car's engine. This is a great feature if your vehicle has to be left on a hot day, or if the boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a few times to unlock the vehicle. The door locks should lock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If this doesn't occur the battery for your key fob may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

Some key fobs have physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). They are usually accessible by flipping up a flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be removed from the slot inside the case.

Key fobs can get damaged by water - particularly when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop working. In this case the key fob needs to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can supply replacement keys much more quickly and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to carry your keys in your car. This is especially useful when it's hot and you want to cool your vehicle while running errands. However, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.

Some key fobs include an engine start button that can be pressed to start your vehicle remotely (for example, Ford has a circular arrow that moves clockwise on its key fob). Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

There may be a dead or weak battery in your key fob if you are unable to start your car. The battery of the key fob is no longer strong enough to send 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 programming it. This procedure varies from car to car, but you can usually follow the instructions in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this process. We have the expert equipment needed to cut and program a replacement Peugeot keys at home, office 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. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a key hole that is physical the key fob has an electronic copy of the car key inside.

It does this by utilizing the radio signal which is only transmitted when the key is within some distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to mechanical after the signal has been detected. The rod is then turned to operate the door locks, just as an actual key would.

There are many possible causes for a Peugeot keyfob that's not locking or unlocking your car. The most common cause is an unresponsive coin battery which can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.

The key fob in modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware defect that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A locksmith who is certified can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser in the key. The immobiliser chip stops the car from starting if it sees an incorrect signal being sent from the key to the car. If it's new, near this is great but as they age the chips wear out and begin to cause problems. This usually starts when you notice a message on your dashboard saying 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp which reads 'immobiliser failed'.

Normally Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys at the roadside or at your home faster than dealerships are capable of.

Generally peugeot key fob replacement keys start to show 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 a new blade can help resolve the problem. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key replaced in order to make them operate more efficiently. Only a licensed auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you lots of time and money in the long run.