What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

peugeot key fob (www.Koreafurniture.com) is an excellent feature that allows drivers to start their car from some distance. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, since it gives drivers the opportunity to warm up their engine and interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however, only if you have the patience to wait weeks for them to complete the process. At KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new peugeot boxer key keys to you, a lot quicker.

Keyless Entry

In addition to opening and locking your car doors, certain key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day, or in the case that the boot is stuffed with heavy items that make it difficult to open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks will close and the red light will begin to flash. If this does not happen the battery for your key fob could be dead and requires to be replaced. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings may disrupt your system.

Another interesting feature is that certain key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can be opened by flipping up the flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical part can be removed from a slot in the case to open the lock.

Key fobs may be damaged by water - particularly when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases a chip that has been damaged could cause key fobs to stop working. If this happens, the key fob needs to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much more quickly and at lower costs than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to carry your keys with you. This is particularly useful when it's hot out and you're trying to cool your car while running on errands. There are some things you must know before using this feature.

Certain key fobs come with a specific 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.

If you're unable to start your car, you could have a dead or weak battery in the key fob. This is because the key fob's batteries aren't strong enough to send a strong signal to the car's system.

If this is the situation, you'll need to replace the batteries in the key fob or attempt programming it. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are able to assist with this procedure as we have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your place of work, home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing of a button on the key fob. As opposed to the traditional keys that has a physical key hole the key fob has an electronic copy of the car key inside.

To do this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that is only sent when the key is within a certain range of the car. When the signal is recognized by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic command into the mechanical action. This causes a rod to operate the car door locks, just as keys on a real key could.

If you notice that a peugeot spare key key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are many possible causes. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. It can be replaced within minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage or signal interference, or a defective electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very high degree of precision for operation and the key fob isn't immune to this. The key fob might be programed incorrectly or have an issue with the hardware that stops it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A licensed locksmith can reprogram the key fob to ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to use an immobiliser chip in a key. This stops the vehicle from starting if it sees an untrue signal coming from the key to the car. This is great when they're new, but over time the chips will wear out and cause problems. This usually occurs when you see an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning lamp that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Normally Peugeot dealerships are called in to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means they can create new Peugeot keys at home or at the roadside faster than dealerships.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues as the key 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. The issue can be solved by simply changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired in order to make them perform more smoothly. Only a certified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.