What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from an extended distance. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather conditions as it permits drivers to warm up the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can design and program new Peugeot keys for you however only if you have the time to wait weeks for them to do so. KeyNOW KeyNOW, we can cut programming, cut and give new Peugeot keys to you, much faster.

Keyless Entry

Certain key fobs also start the engine of your car. This can be useful if you have to leave your vehicle during the heat of summer, or if you're carrying heavy items in your boot that make it difficult for you to open the door manually. To open the car using your key fob, press the unlock button a few times in quick sequence. The door locks will unlock and the red light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in your key fob may be dead and requires replacement. Alternately, the RF interference created by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

Some key fobs have physical keys that can be used to open your car (often for the driver's side door, but occasionally the boot as well). They can typically be opened by opening an opening on the fob, or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can then be pulled out of the slot inside the case.

Key fobs may be damaged by water particularly when the chips are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some instances keys will cease to function completely due to damage to the chip. In this case the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. Locksmiths can provide replacement keys much quicker and at a lesser cost than dealerships.

Remote Start

If your key fob has the remote start feature, it can turn on the engine without having to have your car keys on hand. This is particularly useful if it's hot outside and you want to cool your car down while you run errands. However, there are some things to consider before making use of this feature.

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

You may have an insufficient or dead battery in your key fob if you are unable to start your car. The battery in the key fob isn't strong enough to send a signal back to the car's system.

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure for this differs from car to car, but you can usually follow the instructions in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this process. We have the expert equipment required to cut and program replacement Peugeot key at office, home or in case you're stuck at 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. The key fob, which is different from the standard key that has a physical hole, holds a secret copy of the car keys inside.

For this, it employs an exclusive radio signal that is only transmitted when the key is within a specified range of the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command to an actual mechanical one after the signal has been detected. This turns a rod to operate the door locks, the same way a physical key could.

If you find that your Peugeot key fob has stopped locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are many possibilities of the cause. The most common reason is a dead battery. It is easily replaced in minutes. Other causes include worn buttons water damage signals interference or a faulty electronic chip.

The key fobs of modern cars is not an exception. Modern cars require an extremely high level precision to function. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly, or it could have a hardware issue that prevents the vehicle from responding to the signal from the key. A certified locksmith can reprogram the key fob and make sure that it works with your vehicle.

Immobiliser

Peugeot were among the first car manufacturers to implement an immobiliser device in the key. This stops the car from starting when the key sends a wrong signal to the vehicle. If it's new, this is great, but as they age the chips can get worn out and start to cause issues. It usually starts with an alert stating 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light blinking indicating "immobiliser fault".

peugeot 207 key dealerships are usually used to design and program replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths use dealer-standard equipment in their van. This means that they can design new Peugeot keys at home or by the roadside much faster than dealerships.

Generally Peugeot keys begin to exhibit issues when the blade of the key wears out. This wear causes the mouth part of the key to stop entering the lock correctly and causing wear on the locks themselves. The issue can be fixed by simply replacing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the key repaired to enable them to work more smoothly. This is something only a qualified auto locksmith can do however it will reduce the hassle and expense in the long term.