What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

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

Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however only if they have the time. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

As well as unlocking and opening the doors of your car, some key fobs also have the ability to start the engine. This is useful when the vehicle needs to be parked on a hot day or when the trunk is filled with heavy objects that make it difficult to manually open the door. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the car. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob may be dead and in need of replacement. Alternatively, RF interference from nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Some key fobs have an actual key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but sometimes the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing a button. The key's physical form can be removed from a slot in the case, allowing access to the lock.

Key fobs can get damaged by water, particularly in the event that the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases, a chip that is damaged could cause key fobs to stop functioning. If this occurs, the key fob needs to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much quicker and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it allows you to turn on the engine without having to have your car keys on hands. This is especially useful when it's hot and you want to cool down your car while doing the errands. But, there are a few important things to be aware of prior to using this feature.

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

There may be an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you're unable to start the car. The key fob's battery isn't as strong to transmit a signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries, or re-program your key fob. The procedure varies for each car, but the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this procedure. We have the specialist tools needed to cut and program replacement Peugeot keys at your office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote system lets you to lock or unlock your car by pressing the button on your key fob. This key fob, unlike the standard key that has a physical hole, stores an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

It does this by using the radio signal which can only be sent when the key is within an appropriate distance from the car. Once the signal is detected, a solenoid inside the door lock translates the electronic command into the mechanical action. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks, just like the physical key could.

If you notice that a Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the car, there are several possible causes. The most frequent reason is an unresponsive battery. This is easily replaced in minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference or a malfunctioning chip.

The key fob of modern cars is no exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision to function. Key fobs can be programmed incorrectly, or have an issue with the hardware that prevents it from responding to signals from the vehicle. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob to make sure it is compatible with the vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was among the first manufacturers to install an immobiliser in the key. This prevents the vehicle from starting when the key sends a incorrect signal to the car. This is a great feature when they're new however over time, the chips wear out and cause problems. This usually begins with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light is lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are typically called to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, meaning they can be there and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships are capable of.

Peugeot keys typically begin to fail when the blade begins to wear out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. Often simply swapping over a new blade is enough to resolve the problem. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key refurbished so they work more smoothly. Only a professional auto locksmith is able to do this, but it can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.