What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from a distance. This is useful in temperatures that are hot or cold as it permits drivers to warm the engine and the interior before getting inside the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the patience to wait for weeks to do it. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you significantly faster.

Keyless Entry

Some key fobs are also able to start the engine of your car. This is useful if you have to leave your vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying heavy items in the boot which make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a couple of times to open the vehicle. The door locks will be locked and the red light will begin to flash. If not then the battery in your key fob might be dead and in need of replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.

Some key fobs have a physical key that can be used to unlock your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot too). You can open them by lifting a flap or pressing the button. The physical key can be slid out of the slot in the case.

Water can damage key fobs particularly when the chips are exposed to soapy or salty water. In some instances the chip that is damaged can cause key fobs to cease working. If this occurs the key fob needs to be replaced - typically by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much faster and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob comes with the remote start feature it will let you start the engine without needing to hold your car keys in hand. This is particularly helpful when it's hot outside and you're looking to cool down your car when you're running around. However, there are a few things you should know before making use of this feature.

Certain key fobs come with an exclusive remote engine start button (for instance Ford's key fob sports a circular arrow going clockwise) that you need to press in order to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance, require you to lock the key first and then press the Start button.

If you're not able to start your car, you may have a weak or dead battery in the key fob. The battery of the key fob isn't powerful enough to send a signal to the car's system.

If this happens, either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to vehicle, but you can generally follow the directions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians can also assist with this procedure We have the expert 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 allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle by pressing the button on your key fob. The key fob, in contrast to the traditional key with an opening in the middle, is designed to store an encrypted copy of the car keys inside.

To do this, it utilizes a unique radio signal which is only sent out when the key is within a specified range of the vehicle. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic signal into mechanical after the signal has been spotted. The rod is then moved to operates the car door locks as keys used to do.

There are many possible causes for an Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. Most likely is a dead coin battery, which can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Other causes are worn-out buttons signal interference or water damage or a malfunctioning chip.

The key fob on modern automobiles is not an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob could be improperly programmed, or suffer from a hardware defect 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 were one of the first car manufacturers to include an immobiliser chip in the key. This stops the car from being started in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the car. This is great when they're brand new however over time, the chips can get worn out and cause issues. This typically happens when you notice a message on your dashboard stating 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads "immobiliser failure".

Typically Peugeot dealerships need to be called to create and program replacement keys. However a professional mobile locksmith is equipped with dealer-standard tools in their van, which means they can be there and making new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home much quicker than dealerships would be able to.

Generally peugeot key fob replacement keys begin to experience issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It may also be helpful to have the teeth of the key repaired so that they can perform more smoothly. This is something only a trained auto locksmith can accomplish however it will save you a lot of hassle and expense in the long term.