What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob

Peugeot Key Fob is a useful feature that lets drivers start their vehicle from some distance. This can be beneficial in cold or hot weather and allows drivers to warm the engine and the interior before entering the vehicle.

Car dealerships can create and program new Peugeot keys for you but only if they have the patience to wait for weeks for them to do this. At KeyNOW, we can cut, program and hand over new Peugeot keys to you, much quicker.

Keyless Entry

Key fobs can start your car's engine. This is useful if you have to leave the vehicle on hot days, or if you're carrying large items in the trunk that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should unlock and the red LED light will begin to flash. If it doesn't then the battery in your key fob may be depleted and require replacement. Alternately, RF interference caused by nearby structures could interfere with your system.

Another nifty feature is that some key fobs have a hidden physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the door of the driver, but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can be opened by flipping up the flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The physical key can be slid out of the slot in the case.

Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - particularly when the chips within them are exposed to salty or soapy water. In certain instances a chip that has been damaged can cause key fobs to stop functioning. If this happens, the key fob needs to be replaced, usually by the dealer. Locksmiths are able to replace keys much quicker and at a lower price than dealerships.

Remote Start

You can start your car without having to carry your keys in your car. This is particularly helpful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car down while you run the errands. There are a few things that you need to know before you use this feature.

Some key fobs feature a specific remote engine start button (for example Ford's key fob features an arrow that is circular and going clockwise) that you need to press to start the car remotely. Mazdas, for instance require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.

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

If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or re-program your key fob. The procedure is different for every car, but the instructions are usually in the owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are capable of helping you with this process. We have the expert equipment to cut and program a replacement Peugeot key at your home, office or even when you're stuck by the roadside.

Door Locks

The Peugeot 3008 remote key system enables the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. This key fob, unlike the traditional key with a physical hole, stores an unnoticed copy of the car keys inside.

To do this, it relies on a special radio signal that can only be transmitted when the key is within a certain distance of the vehicle. When the signal is detected by a solenoid, the door lock transforms the electronic signal into the mechanical action. This triggers a rod that opens the door lock as the physical key used to do.

There are a variety of possible reasons for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your car. The most frequent cause is a dead coin battery, which is easily replaced in a matter of minutes. Other reasons include worn-out buttons, water damage or signal interference, or a faulty chip.

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

Immobiliser

Peugeot were one of the first car makers to include an immobiliser chip in a key. This prevents the car from being started in the event that the key sends the wrong signal to the vehicle. This is great when they are new but as time passes, the chips wear out and cause problems. It usually happens when you see an alert on your dashboard that says 'anti-theft system active or a warning light that reads 'immobiliser failure'.

Normally Peugeot dealerships must be called to create and programme replacement keys. Mobile locksmiths will utilize dealer-standard equipment on their van. This means that they can design new key for peugeot 207 Peugeot keys at your home or at the roadside faster than a dealership.

Generally peugeot 207 key - look at here now - keys begin to exhibit issues as the key blade wears out. This wear can cause the mouth of the key not to feed into the lock in a proper manner, causing further wear on the locks. The issue can be fixed by changing the blade. It can also be beneficial to have the teeth of the keys rehabilitated to ensure that they function smoothly. Only a qualified auto locksmith can do this, but it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.