What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob allows drivers to start the car from afar. This feature is useful in cold or hot conditions, since it gives motorists to warm the interior and engine before entering the vehicle.

Dealerships can program and design new Peugeot keys, but only if they are able to do so. At KeyNOW, we can cut the keys, program them and then deliver new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.

Keyless Entry

Certain key fobs also help start the engine of your car. This is helpful if the vehicle has to be left during a hot summer day or when the car's boot is full of heavy items that make it difficult to manually open the door. To unlock the car using your key fob, press the unlock button on it a few times in quick intervals. The door locks will lock and the red light will begin to flash. If this doesn't happen, your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. In addition, RF interference from nearby buildings may affect your system.

Certain key fobs can also be equipped with an actual key that can be used to open your vehicle (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can typically be opened by opening a flap on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be pulled out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs may be damaged by water, especially if the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to stop functioning. If this happens, the key fob will have to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths can replace keys much quicker and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car and not need to carry your keys with you. This is especially useful when it's hot and you're looking to cool down your car while doing errands. There are some things you must know before using this feature.

Certain key fobs have a dedicated remote engine start button (for example Ford's keyfob has an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to remotely start your car. Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

There may be a weak or dead battery in your key fob, if you're not able to start your car. This is due to the fact that the batteries in the key fob aren't able to send an effective signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure varies for each vehicle, however the instructions are typically found in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also able to help you with this process. We have the specialist equipment to cut and program replacement Peugeot key at office, home or if you are stuck on the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing a button on your key fob. Unlike the traditional key that has a key hole that is physical this key fob is able to store an encrypted replica of the car key inside.

In order to accomplish this, it uses an exclusive radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain range of the car. A solenoid inside the door lock transforms the electronic command into a mechanical one once the signal has been detected. The rod is then moved to is used to operate the car door locks as keys used to do.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob isn't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a variety of possible causes. The most common reason is the battery is dead. This can be replaced within minutes. Other causes are worn buttons, water damage, signal interference or a faulty electronic chip.

Modern vehicles require a high level of precision to operate, and the key fob isn't in any way immune to this. The key fob might have been programmed incorrectly or it may be faulty in hardware that hinders the vehicle from responding to the signal sent by the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram your key fob in order to ensure it is compatible with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot was one of the first companies to include an immobiliser inside a key. This prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. This is a great feature in the beginning 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 lit up stating "immobiliser fault".

Peugeot dealerships are typically called to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can make new peugeot 308 key fob keys at your house or at the roadside faster than a dealership.

Generally Peugeot keys start to show issues when the blade of the key wears out. The wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop feeding into the lock correctly leading to wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be addressed by simply changing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth of the key repaired to allow them to operate more efficiently. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do however it can save you lots of frustration and money in the long run.