What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a convenient feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from the distance. This is useful in extreme temperatures as it permits drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

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

Keyless Entry

As well as unlocking and opening your car doors, certain key fobs also have the capability to start the engine. This can be useful if you need to leave the vehicle during hot weather, or if you're carrying large items in the boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To start the car using your key fob, press the unlock button a few times in quick intervals. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light should begin to flash. If not it means that the battery inside your key fob could be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

Another neat feature is that some key fobs contain a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door, but sometimes for the boot too). They can be opened by flipping up an opening on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can be pulled out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs may be damaged by water - especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases keys will stop working completely due to damage to the chip. If this occurs, the key fob will need to be replaced - typically by the dealer. However, locksmiths may provide replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a much lower cost.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature it allows you to start the engine without needing to hold the keys to your car in hands. This is especially useful when it's hot and you need to cool your car down while you run around. However, there are a few things to consider before making use of this feature.

Some key fobs include a remote engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for instance, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Others, such as Mazdas key fob, require you to first secure the key, and then press the start button.

You may have a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you are unable to start the car. This is because the key fob's batteries aren't able anymore to send an effective signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure differs for each vehicle, however the instructions are usually found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also help with this process - we've got the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at the workplace, at home or even if you're stuck at the side of the road.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables 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 key hole that is physical the key fob has a hidden electronic copy of the car key inside.

It does this by utilizing a radio signal that is only transmitted if the key is located at a certain distance from car. A solenoid in the door lock transforms the electronic command into mechanical once the signal is detected. This is when a rod turns to operate the door locks, just as the physical key could.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most frequent reason is the battery is dead. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage signals interference or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern cars require a very high degree of precision to function and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might be programmed incorrectly, or may have a hardware defect that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A locksmith certified by the ICRC can reprogram the key fob, and ensure that it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it detects an error in the signal sent from the key to the car. This is great when they're brand new however over time, the chips may wear out and cause problems. It usually starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active' on the dashboard, or a warning light flashing with the message "immobiliser fault".

Normally Peugeot dealerships are called to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be at your location and making new Peugeot keys at the side of the road or at home much quicker than dealerships would be capable of.

Generally Peugeot keys start to show issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly which causes more wear on the locks themselves. Often simply swapping over a new blade helps to solve the issue. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so they work more smoothly. This is something only a fully qualified auto locksmith can do, but it can reduce the hassle and expense in the long run.